Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance

The Department of Accounting & Finance invites applications for a renewable, qualified-rank Assistant Teaching Professor in the field of Finance. The start date is August 10, 2026. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track with renewable 9-month appointments.
Information about Program and College

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• Teaching/developing undergraduate and/or graduate-level finance courses, primarily in areas of principles of financial management, and intermediate level finance classes.   There is not research responsibilities in this role.
• Demonstrate sufficient professional activity to maintain AACSB faculty qualifications
• Service to department, college, university, profession, and community

• Master’s degree in finance from an AACSB accredited school with the equivalent of at least 5 years of relevant work experience post master’s program.

Preferred Qualifications 

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• CFA or CFP professional designations
• Preferred candidates will have further evidence of teaching performance such as student and/or peer teaching evaluations.
• Strong potential to contribute to Department of Accounting and Finance programs, as well as the missions of the Schmidthorst College of Business and Bowling Green State University

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter 
• Full curriculum vitae 
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching performance (if available)
• Names and contact information of three professional references 

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. 
 
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 31, 2026.
Salary & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available. 

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. 

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