Assistant Professor of Finance Freeman College of Management, Bucknell University

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Finance Freeman College of Management, Bucknell University

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Holmes Hall

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Accounting and Financial Management department at Bucknell University’s Freeman College of Management invites applications for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance to contribute to the College's mission of providing a rigorous, experiential education, in the context of one of the nation's leading liberal arts universities. The appointment is slated to begin in August 2026.

We seek a motivated candidate with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in finance (or a field appropriate for teaching finance) from an accredited higher education institution. A successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation of Bucknell's liberal arts tradition and be willing and capable of teaching introductory and upper-level courses in the department's finance major. Current needs are fixed income, financial statement analysis, derivatives, and corporate finance. ABDs will be considered with the requirement they complete their doctoral degrees within one year from the start of the appointment. Candidates with post Ph.D. full-time teaching experience may be granted credit towards tenure. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we offer an attractive junior faculty leave program and generous family tuition benefits. The teaching load for this position is five course sections per academic year. The Freeman College embraces the teacher-scholar model. Our new colleague will show promise of a vigorous scholarly trajectory, as well as a strong commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinarity. The Freeman College supports both traditional scholarship and creative scholarship that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Faculty have access to major finance and accounting research databases through the Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and the University hosts an investment lab with access to Bloomberg terminals.

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. Our innovative curriculum and world-class teacher-scholars consistently earn the Freeman College a top 25 ranking in Poets & Quants’ annual survey of undergraduate business programs. We seek faculty members capable of contributing to this mission. The approximately 800 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/management.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A review of applications will begin no later than December 1, and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information and to apply, please visit Bucknell's career site at: http://careers.bucknell.edu.

Complete files must include:

• Cover letter;

• Current curriculum vitae;

• Statement of teaching philosophy;

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (student course evaluations with both numerical ratings and comments, if available);

• Copies of representative scholarly works, or evidence of work in progress;

• A statement of scholarly achievements and goals

A formal application must be submitted through: http://careers.bucknell.edu. Please upload all requested documents as one merged PDF.

Initial interviews will be held remotely. When the search committee determines that a candidate should be considered for an on-campus visit, names and contact information of three references will be requested so that letters of recommendation may be obtained. Please address any questions about the search to Dr. Karen McGrath (Chair of the Search Committee), at kms016@bucknell.edu.

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music. Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. The University sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching-Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Benefits: 

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.