Open Rank, Professional Track Faculty, Finance at Bucknell University in Holmes Hall

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Position Title: Open Rank, Professional Track Faculty, Finance Position Type: Full time Location: Holmes Hall Categories: Faculty Exempt Job Summary: Job Duties: The Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University invites applicants for a Professional Track faculty position in finance, with qualifications to teach undergraduate finance courses beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate is expected to successfully deliver a range of courses in finance as well as having the opportunity to develop and offer new courses of interest supporting the instructional needs in our major. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment in subsequent years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The starting rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Professional Track faculty members have a teaching load of six courses per year with typical class sizes of around 25 students. Additionally, candidates will be expected to advise students and maintain faculty qualifications consistent with the AACSB accreditation standards. Although this position will not be eligible for tenure, Bucknell values professional track colleagues as full members of the faculty and provides extensive resources to support their growth. This includes access to a robust Teaching & Learning Center and funding for professional development and scholarly engagement. Professional track faculty members are eligible to vote in University and College faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees. Professional Track faculty members are reviewed every three years, with the initial review occurring prior to the third year of the appointment. Excellent teaching is the primary criterion for renewal and promotion. This track includes three successive ranks. Faculty members become eligible for promotion to the next rank after six years of service at their current rank. Prior equivalent service may be applied toward promotion. The Freeman College, an AACSB-accredited unit, offers innovative professional education within one of the nation’s foremost liberal arts universities. We believe that an education that combines technical skills and deep intellectual exploration is the best preparation for thoughtful and capable leaders who will have significant impact on their profession, their community and society. We seek faculty members capable of contributing to this mission. The approximately 1000 students in the Freeman College of Management may choose among five majors offered by highly interdisciplinary departments that combine courses in the various disciplines of management with offerings in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and engineering. For additional information pertaining to our curriculum, go to https://www.bucknell.edu/manage ment . QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must possess a graduate degree (or commensurate p rofessional experience) in a field appropriate for teaching undergraduate finance courses. Candidates must have either compiled a record of teaching excellence or demonstrate potential for teaching excellence. APPLICATION Review of applications will begin no later than October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, and to apply, please visit Bucknell's career site (careers.bucknell.edu). Applications will only be accepted online. We intend to conduct the first round of interviews remotely. Complete files must include: A cover letter, A current curriculum vitae, A statement of teaching and advising philosophy, Evidence of exceptional teaching or promise of excellence in teaching. *Please combine all items into a single pdf file before submitting. Candidates that progress through the interview process will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references, so that confidential letters of reference may be obtained. Please address any questions about the search to Prof. Karen McGrath, Chair of the Search Committee