Term Faculty of Teaching or Practice for the Department of Finance

Position Title:

Term Faculty of Teaching or Practice for the Department of Finance

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Finance in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for a full or part time term faculty position at the rank of either Lecturer, Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor, or Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice. This position will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in Finance beginning Fall semester, August 2026. Anticipated course load is four courses per semester (i.e., a 4-4 teaching load). Applications for a part-time position with course load of two courses per semester will also be considered. This position will consist primarily of in-person classroom instruction on the Ames, IA campus, with the possibility of some online course delivery. The successful candidate will additionally contribute to departmental service activities. The initial term length will be for one-year ending May 15, 2027, with the possibility for renewal.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Business or closely related field

• Qualified candidates must meet the college’s standards to be qualified under AACSB accreditation standards.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior collegiate teaching experience of at least five years in finance or closely related field

• Professional industry experience (e.g., financial services, corporate finance)

• Professional credentials in finance (e.g., CFA)

• PhD in Finance or closely related field

• Solid technological skills to support use of online instructional tools

 

Department/Program & College Description:

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators, leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers through impactful research, innovative teaching, and community engagement.

With the largest undergraduate business program in the state of Iowa and nationally ranked graduate programs, the Ivy College of Business is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory. We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.

The college offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/about-ivy/academic-departments/finance/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

To be fully considered for this position, please apply on or before April 13, 2026.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Tyler Jensen at: tkjensen@iastate.edu.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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