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Tenure Track Faculty - Finance
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Position Number: 5599849
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: Business - Finance

Tenure Track Faculty - Finance
9189BR
Saunders College of Business
SCB Finance and Accounting

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline: Finance
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 13-Aug-2025

Detailed Job Description
The Saunders College of Business invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in Finance, at the Assistant or Associate level. Candidate must hold a Ph.D. (ABD) in Finance or related field. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate finance courses and publishing high-quality scholarly research. We offer an undergraduate major and a graduate program in finance, and we just launched a Ph.D. program. We seek talented individuals to support these programs. A wide range of courses are taught in these programs including advanced courses in the areas of fixed income management, derivatives/risk management, econometrics, blockchain/cryptocurrency, and financial analytics. The candidate will be evaluated on a wide range of credentials including quantitative background, publications, teaching experience, relevant industry experience, and the ability (plus interest) to deliver advanced courses to support various programs. Ability to teach graduate-level courses on topics such as financial analytics, FinTech, and AI, as well as ability to teach PhD-level methodology courses would be preferred.

The typical teaching schedule is four courses per academic year while on tenure-track, four or five after that depending on research productivity. Faculty must be qualified by AACSB standards at time of hire and must maintain such qualifications on a continuing basis. The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers.

For the associate level, candidates typically should have professional finance or business experience and professional certification in finance, as is evidence of significant interaction with the business community, Also, ability to mentor pre-tenure faculty and ability to teach PhD-level methodology courses would be preferred.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Department/College Description
THE COLLEGE:
The Saunders College of Business is served by approximately 70 faculty and 40 staff members who value collegiality and teamwork. The Saunders College is accredited by AACSB International and offers a bachelor's degrees in business with nine different majors. Graduate programs include an MBA, Executive MBA, and several other Master of Science programs, including Finance. The college welcomed its first Ph.D. class in the Fall of 2023. The Saunders College of Business is ranked among the top 100 business schools in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. The College offers extensive software support and databases including Compustat, CRSP, CSMAR, Eventus, OptionMetrics, Refinitiv ESG, and Audit Analytics, and provides excellent support for research and conference participation, https://www.rit.edu/business/.

THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Finance and Accounting is served by 18 faculty members, who are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and research in finance and accounting. The department offers undergraduate programs in both finance and accounting. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Science program in Accounting and Analytics and a Master of Science program in Finance. These programs are designed to equip students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for their careers. The department also houses the Finance and Accounting concentration of the new PhD program, https://www.rit.edu/business/finance-and-accounting-department.

Required Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Professor Rank

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution or equivalent
Must be qualified by AACSB standards at time of hire
Candidates who are ABD with expected completion by August 2025 may be considered
Skills, background, experience, and interest relevant to supporting the graduate and undergraduate finance programs including the Ph.D. program
Strong publication potential as evidenced by such things as a promising dissertation, a promising program of research, articles under review, and/or publications in reputable journals
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

Associate Professor Rank

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution or equivalent
Must be qualified by AACSB standards at time of hire
Skills, background, experience, and interest relevant to supporting the graduate and undergraduate finance programs including the Ph.D. program.
Proven record of outstanding scholarship
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills as well as evidence of leadership experience in college or university service
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9189BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

A brief teaching philosophy
The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
Contribution to Diversity Statement
A brief research philosophy

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
Dr. Hao Zhang, hzhang@saunders.rit.edu
Finance Faculty Search Committee

To receive prompt consideration, all application materials should be received by October 1, 2024. The position will remain open until an acceptable candidate is found. Only applications submitted through the Rochester Institute of Technology online application system will be considered.

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Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 165000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:200000