The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business seeks applications for a senior assistant professor (tenure track) or associate professor (tenure track or tenured) in finance for a position beginning in spring or fall of 2022. 

The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota and the region with its programs consistently receiving high national rankings from institutions such as U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and others. The Beacom School of Business’ state-of-the-art Ellis Finance and Analytics Lab provides faculty and students the opportunity for research and business analysis utilizing Bloomberg terminals. Faculty in finance offer an undergraduate major and a specialization in the MBA program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate classes in finance. An interest in or expertise in Investments, Derivatives, and/or International Finance is desired. The instructor is expected to bring a unique and innovative educational experience to students through classroom teaching and mentorship. As such, there is the opportunity for student engagement through mentoring student activities outside the classroom.

 The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on campus and online. Duties include an annual teaching load of eighteen (18) credit hours (typically, six classes), engaging in related scholarly research, and service for the Department, profession, and broader community. 

REQUIRED: A Ph.D. in finance or a related field from an AACSB-International accredited business school is required, although ABDs with successful defense by start date will be considered. Expertise in any area of finance will be considered. Candidates must have a record of or potential for contribution to the scholarship of finance. Other requirements are proficiency in oral and written communication, and enthusiasm for engagement, service, and the public good. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: An interest or expertise in teaching Investments and Derivatives at the undergraduate level and/or International Finance at the undergraduate and graduate level is desired. Also preferred is a scholarly interest that complements the position’s teaching fields. Candidates with enthusiasm for working with diverse student, staff, and faculty are preferred.

 Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our programs are fully accredited by AACSB International and nationally ranked by Princeton Review, US News and World Report, and others. Our alumni have become global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services  administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, and economics, as well as Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, and Master of Science in Business Analytics degrees in Vermillion as well as online. Excellence in teaching is our expectation, both in the classroom and in mentoring and advising students outside of class. We deliver an innovative curriculum using the newest instructional methods. The Beacom School of Business boasts accreditation by the AACSB International, placing Beacom School of Business among 5% of business schools similarly accredited worldwide. An online MBA program ranked #16 in the “Top 25” programs by Princeton Review. W e offer more than 400K in scholarships to business students awarded each year. Partner strong corporate relationships providing excellent career opportunities for our graduates – a 2019 employment rate of 98% for all graduates.  As well as ongoing consulting experiences between our students and small businesses in the state. 

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 Diversity and Inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply. 

 Applicants MUST complete application through the University of South Dakota’s on-line application process found at: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu