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Assistant Professor of Finance
Job Description
The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Finance beginning January 2023.
The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota and the region with its programs consistently receiving high national rankings from institutions such as U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and others. The Beacom School of Business’ state-of-the-art Ellis Finance and Analytics Lab provides faculty and students the opportunity for research and business analysis utilizing Bloomberg terminals. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate classes in finance. An interest in or expertise in any area of Finance is desired. The instructor is expected to bring a unique and innovative educational experience to students through classroom teaching and mentorship. As such, there is the opportunity for student engagement through mentoring student activities outside the classroom. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on campus and online. Duties include an annual teaching load of eighteen (18) credit hours (typically, six classes), engaging in related scholarly research, and service for the Department, profession, and broader community.
The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota and the region with its programs consistently receiving high national rankings from institutions such as U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and others. The Beacom School of Business’ state-of-the-art Ellis Finance and Analytics Lab provides faculty and students the opportunity for research and business analysis utilizing Bloomberg terminals. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate classes in finance. An interest in or expertise in any area of Finance is desired. The instructor is expected to bring a unique and innovative educational experience to students through classroom teaching and mentorship. As such, there is the opportunity for student engagement through mentoring student activities outside the classroom. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on campus and online. Duties include an annual teaching load of eighteen (18) credit hours (typically, six classes), engaging in related scholarly research, and service for the Department, profession, and broader community.
Required: A Ph.D. in finance or a related field from an AACSB-International accredited business school is required, although ABDs with successful defense by start date will be considered. Candidates must have a record of or potential for contribution to the scholarship of finance. Other requirements are proficiency in oral and written communication, and enthusiasm for engagement, service, and the public good.
Preferred Qualifications: An interest or expertise in any area of Finance is preferred. Also preferred is a scholarly interest that complements the position’s teaching fields. Candidates with enthusiasm for working with diverse student, staff, and faculty are preferred.
CLOSING DATE: October 13, 2022.
CLOSING DATE: October 13, 2022.
CONTACT: Applicants MUST complete application through the University of South Dakota’s on-line application process found at:
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.
For application assistance or accommodation, call 605-658-3600. Applicants are required to provide: (1) letter of application, (2) vita, (3) college transcripts (copies accepted) showing highest degree earned, (4) writing sample, and (5) contact information for three references (please include e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers).
Posting Date
09/07/2022
Closing Date
10/13/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
commensurate with qualifications
Duration of the Term
9 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive liberal arts based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the School of Education, Beacom School of Business, School of Law, Sanford School of Medicine, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our programs are fully accredited by AACSB International and nationally ranked by Princeton Review, US News and World Report, and others. Our alumni have become global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, and economics, as well as Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, and Master of Science in Business Analytics degrees in Vermillion as well as online. Excellence in teaching is our expectation, both in the classroom and in mentoring and advising students outside of class. We deliver an innovative curriculum using the newest instructional methods.
The Beacom School of Business boasts:
Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our programs are fully accredited by AACSB International and nationally ranked by Princeton Review, US News and World Report, and others. Our alumni have become global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, and economics, as well as Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, and Master of Science in Business Analytics degrees in Vermillion as well as online. Excellence in teaching is our expectation, both in the classroom and in mentoring and advising students outside of class. We deliver an innovative curriculum using the newest instructional methods.
The Beacom School of Business boasts:
- accreditation by the AACSB International, placing Beacom School of Business among 5% of business schools similarly accredited worldwide
- students who typically score in the top 5% of all business students taking the national exit exam for business
- an online MBA program ranked #16 in the “Top 25” programs by Princeton Review
- an online MPA program ranked 1st in the nation by OnlineU based on CPA pass rate and affordability
- more than 400K in scholarships to business students awarded each year
- strong corporate relationships providing excellent career opportunities for our graduates – a 2016 employment rate of 98% for all graduates.
- ongoing collaboration between our MBA students and SD School of Mines and Technology on technology innovation and commercialization efforts
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