Westfield State University
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor of Finance
Westfield State University, Westfield, Massachusetts, us, 01085
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor of Finance
Westfield State University (WSU) Department of Accounting and Finance invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Finance beginning in the Fall of 2026.
The selected candidate will teach courses in Financial Management, Advanced Financial Management, Personal Financial Planning, and Wealth Management as needed. In addition to teaching, faculty provide advising to students, support student events and clubs, engage in research and scholarship, and participate in service activities for the department and university.
In 2024, WSU opened a Finance/Data Analytics lab offering approximately $500,000 in hardware and software for experiential exercises in portfolio management and market dynamics, giving students access to industry tools. The successful candidate will help build out the finance curriculum and co‑curriculum to leverage these resources. Faculty have access to Bloomberg for research.
Accounting and Finance is a growing department with several new initiatives. WSU was recognized as a College of Distinction for its Business Programs in 2023‑2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instruction in both in‑classroom and online environments, typically managing a 4-4 class load (usually 12 credits per semester).
Design and revise finance course curricula.
Perform service to the university and department through activities such as committees, campus activities, and other opportunities.
Cultivate curricular partnerships with programs in Management, Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and other areas.
Advise students for course selection and academic/career goals.
Engage in ongoing scholarly activity.
Job Requirements Required Qualifications
Ph.D. at the time of application (ABD will be considered), preferably from an AACSB‑accredited institution.
Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary department.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience at the college level.
Demonstrated record of continuing scholarship.
Professional experience in the finance industry.
Desire to develop and teach future course offerings broadly related to the field.
Ability to engage with themes of race, class, gender, indigeneity, and historically marginalized communities in teaching, service, and scholarship.
In response to the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H‑1B visas, this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance: Offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO‑type plans for eligible employees.
Retirement: MA State Employee Retirement System provides a pension after a 10‑year vesting period; an optional retirement plan is available with up to 5% employer matching.
Tuition Waivers & Discounts: Eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays plus generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Disability Accommodations Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure reasonable accommodations. Contact Human Resources at (413) 572‑8809 for accommodations needed during the application or interview process.
Background Check Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant.
To apply, visit http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194390 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The selected candidate will teach courses in Financial Management, Advanced Financial Management, Personal Financial Planning, and Wealth Management as needed. In addition to teaching, faculty provide advising to students, support student events and clubs, engage in research and scholarship, and participate in service activities for the department and university.
In 2024, WSU opened a Finance/Data Analytics lab offering approximately $500,000 in hardware and software for experiential exercises in portfolio management and market dynamics, giving students access to industry tools. The successful candidate will help build out the finance curriculum and co‑curriculum to leverage these resources. Faculty have access to Bloomberg for research.
Accounting and Finance is a growing department with several new initiatives. WSU was recognized as a College of Distinction for its Business Programs in 2023‑2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instruction in both in‑classroom and online environments, typically managing a 4-4 class load (usually 12 credits per semester).
Design and revise finance course curricula.
Perform service to the university and department through activities such as committees, campus activities, and other opportunities.
Cultivate curricular partnerships with programs in Management, Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and other areas.
Advise students for course selection and academic/career goals.
Engage in ongoing scholarly activity.
Job Requirements Required Qualifications
Ph.D. at the time of application (ABD will be considered), preferably from an AACSB‑accredited institution.
Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary department.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience at the college level.
Demonstrated record of continuing scholarship.
Professional experience in the finance industry.
Desire to develop and teach future course offerings broadly related to the field.
Ability to engage with themes of race, class, gender, indigeneity, and historically marginalized communities in teaching, service, and scholarship.
In response to the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H‑1B visas, this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance: Offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO‑type plans for eligible employees.
Retirement: MA State Employee Retirement System provides a pension after a 10‑year vesting period; an optional retirement plan is available with up to 5% employer matching.
Tuition Waivers & Discounts: Eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays plus generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Disability Accommodations Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure reasonable accommodations. Contact Human Resources at (413) 572‑8809 for accommodations needed during the application or interview process.
Background Check Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant.
To apply, visit http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194390 #J-18808-Ljbffr