The Department of Finance at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2023. This position is a nine-month, full-time tenure track appointment created to support the recently created degree in banking. The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper division undergraduate banking courses while engaging in meaningful professional development activities as evidenced by production of intellectual contributions to be shared with the wider academic and professional communities, as well as engaging in service activities that 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 with a specialization in Financial Markets and Institutions, possess experience in teaching banking related courses, and conduct research in the field of Financial Markets and Institutions.

The university’s AACSB-accredited College of Business houses six academic departments: Finance, Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, Economics, Management, and Marketing. The Department of Finance serves almost 400 majors who can choose specialized study in either general finance, financial services, banking, or real estate. The financial services curriculum is registered with CFP Board of Standards, and graduates may qualify (depending on their coursework) to sit for the national certification exam upon graduation.

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is a unique, access-oriented campus community that serves one of the most diverse student bodies in the State of Colorado. The university seeks to promote an inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff; and an awareness and appreciation of diverse perspectives and identities via an integrated set of policies, practices, programs and resources that are integral to the university’s realization of its Strategic Plan. The university is located on a vibrant tri-institutional campus in the heart of downtown Denver and near to the Rocky Mountains. Through its 100+ programs, robust industry partnerships and an alumni network that is over 100,000 strong, MSU Denver’s social and economic impact reverberates throughout the region.

Qualified candidates who possess a commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, professional development/scholarship, intellectual contributions, and service in an inclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.

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 banking and have the ability to teach other finance courses in the College of Business. Additionally, the faculty member is expected to promote the banking program.

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.

Candidates must meet the criteria described in the College of Business Faculty Qualifications policy at the time of hire for SA (as defined by the University). These classifications are explained in detail in the document linked here: Faculty Qualifications Policy