Assistant Professor of Finance

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

About the Department of Finance

The University’s AACSB-accredited College of Business houses the departments of Finance, Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, Economics, Management, and Marketing. The Department of Finance upholds values that align with the broader mission of the university, emphasizing community, accessibility, diversity, respect, and excellence. Our collaborative team is comprised of eight full-time faculty members, alongside a skilled group of professional staff and part-time adjunct faculty. We serve almost 400 majors and offer undergraduate degrees in Finance, Real Estate, and Banking, as well as a Personal Financial Planning Certificate. Our approach integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.

Position Summary

The Department of Finance at MSU Denver invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2026. This position is a nine-month, full-time tenure track appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper division classes in finance.  In addition, this candidate will be required to engage in meaningful professional development activities as evidenced by production of intellectual contributions to be shared with the wider academic and professional communities.  Further, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in service activities to benefit the department, college, and/or university.                         

In particular, the successful candidate for this position will be expected to hold a Ph.D. in Finance, as evidenced by the graduate transcripts.  Conducting research in the field of Finance is an expectation in this position. 

MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach according to university specified polices using a variety of instructional modes and courses that fit the needs of the department. Consistently high levels of teaching performance, as evidenced by student ratings of instruction will be a key consideration in reappointment. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to teach courses in finance. 

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in activities that enhance the faculty member’s knowledge base and skill set, are shared with the wider academic community, and result in the cultivation of new concepts and material that can then be delivered in the classroom. Such intellectual contributions are expected in this position and will be a key condition of reappointment.

Required Qualifications

• A research-based Ph.D. degree in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution at the time employment begins in August 2026; or ABD candidates will be considered with evidence of completion of degree by start of contract.
• Candidates must meet the criteria described in the College of Business Faculty Qualifications policy for SA status at the time of hire. These classifications are explained in detail in the document linked here: Faculty Qualifications Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach upper-division finance courses, with at least two years of documented success in high-level university teaching
• Professional certifications, CFP preferred
• Recent industry experience in personal financial planning, wealth management, or investment
• Established record of scholarly contributions or demonstrated potential to produce intellectual work that contributes to the academic community
• Experience in online teaching, utilizing platforms such as Canvas or other similar learning management systems