Assistant/Associate Professor, Business Administration ...

Assistant/Associate Professor, Business Administration & Economics About Worcester State University: WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students. Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcesterthe second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester Stateapproximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about. Job Description: Worcester State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Business and Economics, beginning August 2026. We seek a dedicated and engaging educator who is committed to excellent teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, student success, and service to the university. While teaching is the primary focus, the candidate is also expected to maintain an active research agenda that supports their teaching and professional development Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, such as Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Investments, Operations Management, and related subjects. Advise and mentor students academically and professionally. Contribute to curriculum development and assessment activities. Engage in service to the department, college, university, and broader academic or professional community. Participate in department and university committees. Develop and maintain a robust research agenda in the field of finance or continue advancing an existing program of scholarly research. Requirements: Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in a university setting. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and working with a diverse student population. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. or DBA in Finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Additional Information: Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience. Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes: a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options life insurance up to 8x the annual salary long-term disability coverage dental insurance paid holidays tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children and more... We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Instructions: All applicants must apply online at: Necessary documents for submission include: Cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy Curriculum vitae (CV) Names and contact information for three references All supporting documents should be uploaded to your application. Information which cannot be uploaded, please call 508-929-8053 or send to: Director of Employee Services Worcester State University 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602-2597 Application review will begin in late September 2025.

Created: 2026-03-10