C25-052 Assistant Professor of Finance

Application Deadline

November 17, 2025 Full-Time Regular

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[C25-052]

Assistant Professor of Finance

Department of Finance

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Finance in the School of Business as a full-time Assistant Professor of Finance. The anticipated start date is August 2026. We seek applicants who will prepare the next generation of business professionals by empowering our students for success in the workforce of today and tomorrow.

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About CCSU’s School of Business Department

Central Connecticut State University’s School of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only six percent of business programs worldwide have attained this prestigious distinction. We offer high quality, affordable, and accessible educational programs to undergraduate and graduate students from Central Connecticut and the greater Northeast region.

To learn more about why AACSB is important please visit AACSB.

Position Profile

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking a work-life balance whose passion also includes challenging, motivating, and encouraging students in pursuit of their educational goals. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses and contribute actively and effectively to student growth, scholarship, community engagement, and serve on university committees.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following :

Education :

All applicants must possess a doctoral degree in Finance, Financial Economics or closely related field from an AACSB-accredited university

ABD candidates may be considered upon evidence of anticipated completion by June 30, 2026.

Experience and Training :

• Demonstrated AASCB Scholarly Academic record of current and relevant scholarship and activities related to the field of teaching.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in the field of finance or closely related discipline at a college or university.
• Candidates who possess a Doctorate or terminal degree plus at least five (5) years of full-time service in a college or university in a rank of Assistant Professor or above or its comparable equivalent may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following :

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by November 17, 2025.

Please submit the following required material in a combined file under additional material :

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Fan He, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-3263 or Fan.He@ccsu.edu

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2025-2026. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include : paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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