Assistant Professor of Finance

Bryant University seeks to fill a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Finance position, beginning August 1, 2025. The successful candidates will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, to scholarly research, and to departmental and University service. While we welcome applications from candidates in all areas of finance, we have a particular need for a candidate with a background in corporate finance, possibly with additional education or experience in fixed income or alternative investments. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in our undergraduate business program (BSBA) and our MBA program.

Research Data Support
Bryant subscribes to the typical databases used in financial research (e.g., CRSP, Compustat), as well a number of specialized data services in support of research on corporate governance, banking, and ESG topics. We utilize the WRDS platform at Bryant to organize these databases. Bryant also provides access to FactSet and Bloomberg terminals to support research and teaching in Finance.

Appointment
Begins August 1, 2025. Rank is Assistant Professor. Salary is commensurate with preparation, experience, and demonstrated performance, and consistent with AACSB salary levels.

Principal Activities
Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses
Helping to enhance departmental programs and curriculum through developing and teaching new courses.
Advising students at all levels of the department’s curriculum.
Assisting students with research or other relevant projects.
Developing and pursuing an active program of research consistent with AACSB standards.
Participating in appropriate service to the department, the college, and the university at large.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Finance or International Finance from an AACSB-International or EQUIS accredited institution. ABD with completion expected by June 2025 will be considered. Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence, establishing a scholarly publication record consistent with AACSB standards, and serving as an active member of the Bryant community. A demonstrated capacity to conduct research that speaks to both academic and managerial audiences is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate (BSBA and BSIB) and graduate (MBA) level.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate the potential, as their career progresses, to conduct a variety of scholarly activities that support research and teaching, e.g., building new programs, writing research grants, establishing connections with the business community and alumni, and developing new courses, along with service activities that include designing, participating in and leading new initiatives, mentoring students, and being an active participant in departmental and institutional activities.

To receive full consideration, interested people must apply electronically using this link:

https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4099

Applications should include a letter of application, current vita, and evidence to support the following expectations:

(1) teaching undergraduate and graduate (graduate not mandatory) finance courses
(2) conducting and publishing research in finance, international business, and related areas
(3) contributing to student growth and development through active involvement in student related activities (e.g., advising, working with student organizations)
(4) providing service to the university and community.

Bryant University will begin reviewing applications immediately and will be conducting interviews both on campus and via teleconference starting September 2024. Members of the Finance Department faculty will also conduct interviews at the Financial Management Association Meetings in Chicago in October 2024.

Should you wish to discuss this opening or request more information please contact either:
Dr. Peter Nigro, pnigro@bryant.edu, Professor of Finance, Chair of the Hiring Committee, or
Dr. Kevin Maloney, kmaloney2@bryant.edu, Chair of the Department of Finance.

About Bryant
Bryant University is a 160-year-old private institution and is accredited by AACSB-International and the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Bryant is a student-centered institution, dedicated to educating and inspiring students to discover their passion, become innovative leaders with character, and make a difference around the world. Our innovative academic programs are attuned to the needs of industry and society. We have approximately 3,150 undergraduate students from 38 states and 42 countries. We also have approximately 415 full- and part-time graduate students.
The Finance Department currently consists of eleven tenured or tenure-track faculty members and six full-time non-tenure track faculty members. Due to increasing student demand for our courses and programs, we are seeking to grow the size of the Finance Department faculty. Students interested in Finance can earn concentrations in finance as part of our undergraduate degrees in business administration (BSBA) or international business (BSIB). We also offer a specialized concentration in financial services for undergraduate students and offer graduate courses in Finance as part of Master’s degree programs. Bryant does not have a Ph.D. program.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Bryant University provides an inclusive and welcoming educational and working environments for all members of its community.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or marital status.

Learn more about our ongoing commitment to building a community of inclusive excellence.