Assistant Professor of Finance

Overview

Newberry College, a small Lutheran liberal arts college in South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Professor of Finance. This is a full-time, assistant professor position in the Business Division. Teaching load will include at least two first-year level classes each semester and ordinary teaching load for faculty is four courses per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate a history of working with diverse populations and engaging students through personalized pedagogies to be active participants in their learning. The successful candidate will engage in creative and alternative strategies to help students grasp material and build confidence in their abilities.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

The ideal candidate will have at least 18 graduate-level hours in finance or a finance related field, as well as practical experience in finance or a related field. A Ph.D. in finance is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to work with industry professionals and Newberry College Career Services to organize internship and entry-level placement opportunities for our students. Faculty are expected to serve as career mentors for students in the Business Division.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, C.V., unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be checked without candidate permission. Electronic application materials should be emailed to Human Resources at [email protected] with the subject “Assistant Professor of Finance”.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.
Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.