Cornell College

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Cornell College, a private undergraduate liberal arts college founded in 1853, invites applications for a tenure-track finance position in the Department of Economics and Business. The successful candidate will teach a variety of lower- and upper-level courses in finance, including risk management, portfolio theory, investments, financial markets, and financial institutions. Teaching responsibilities would also include introductory financial accounting and could also include managerial accounting. PhD or ABD near completion preferred; candidates with an MBA degree or MA degree in finance will be considered with relevant professional experience.

Cornell College has attracted national attention for its distinctive academic calendar under which faculty teach, and students take, one course at a time in month-long terms. The academic immersion and unparalleled flexibility offered by this distinctive approach attract a diverse and ambitious student body. The College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning and encourages interdisciplinary interests among its faculty. Appointment at the assistant professor rank to begin in late August 2015.

Letter of application, CV, graduate transcript, statements of teaching philosophy and research plans, and teaching evaluations (if available) should be submitted electronically in Word or PDF format to: Employment@cornellcollege.edu. The statement of teaching philosophy should address the candidate’s commitment to teaching a diverse student population. Applicants should also provide one letter of reference addressing teaching effectiveness plus the names and contact information for two additional references.

Formal consideration will begin November 14th and will continue until the position is filled.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa’s smoke free air act.

For more information about the Department of Economics and Business, please visit the website at http://www.cornellcollege.edu/economics-business/index.shtml