Asst or Assoc Prof of Business Admin (Financial Planning / Finance)

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Working Title

Asst or Assoc Prof of Business Admin (Financial Planning / Finance)

Institution

Bemidji State University

Classification Title

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City

Bemidji

FLSA

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Employment Condition

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range

$64,963.00 - $193,146.00

Job Description

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as a Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration (Financial Planning / Finance).

BSU invites you to shape the future of business education as part of a dynamic, supportive, and innovative academic community.

At BSU, we believe that every new faculty member is a vital partner in shaping not only our department but also the future of business education. This vacancy notice is our first opportunity to share with you the unique value we offer—a chance to grow professionally, to collaborate on innovative projects, and to be part of a community that truly cares about its members. We are excited to extend this invitation to candidates who are passionate about teaching, research, and student development in a vibrant academic and community setting.

Responsibilities of the Assistant or Associate Professor of of Business Administration (Financial Planning / Finance) include

• Ongoing leadership and development of Financial Planning Program at BSU including bringing the program to CFP Board Registered status.

• Development of internship program with corporate donors and other finance professionals for financial planning students.

• Teaching undergraduate courses in Financial Planning and Corporate Finance. The incumbent will teach undergraduate courses including, but not limited to, Foundations to Financial Planning, Planning for Taxes, Retirement Readiness: Behavioral Finance and Income Planning, Legacy Planning, Behavior Investing and Portfolio Management, Financial Planning Capstone, Financial Management, Real Estate and Risk Management and Insurance.

• Contributing to a program of scholarship within the discipline, advising students, serving the University and community, and other associated faculty duties.

• Designing and delivering courses for on-campus and online delivery, as needed.

• Advising and supporting students’ academic progress.

• Pursing scholarly and/or creative activities.

• Contributing to a collegial and supportive environment that advances the goals of the department, including curriculum development, assessment, and other departmental governance activities.

• Contributing to interdisciplinary teaching and involvement in activities that support BSU’s Shared Fundamental Values .

• Assisting with programmatic accreditation.

Salary Range

Depends on Qualifications ($64,963 - $ 193,146)

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree (e.g., MBA, M.S. in Financial Planning, or M.S. in Finance) in Financial Planning, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required at the time of appointment. ABD and doctoral candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and student development.

• Ability to teach in multiple modalities, including online, HyFlex/Multimodal, and in-person, or a willingness to develop these skills.

• Interest in and commitment to diverse cultures and populations.

• Strong interest in engaging with business and industry to ensure courses remain current, career-relevant, and aligned with workforce needs.

Preferred Qualification

• PhD or DBA in Financial Planning, Finance, or a closely related field is required.

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.

• Industry experience in Financial Planning.

• Industry experience or research expertise in AI, GenAI, or related areas.

• Experience teaching Financial Planning and Finance courses.

• Experience in coaching and mentoring students.

• Experience guiding a financial planning program through CFP Board registration.

• A track record of building relationships with business and industry stakeholders.

• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, equitable opportunities, mutual understanding and respect, and the success of all students and employees, as reflected through teaching, service, scholarship, and collaboration with diverse learners and colleagues.

To facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position. The application materials submitted will be utilized for salary placement purposes.

Other Requirements

• All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

• Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.

• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.ifo.org/ .

• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

• BSU and NTC are tobacco free workplaces (see policy) .

A complete application will include the following attachments

• Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Student teacher evaluations (if applicable).

• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Full-time, Probationary / Tenure Track

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Inquiries about this position

Young Seob Son, Search Committee Chair; Professor School of Business

Email: [email protected]

If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at [email protected] .

About

UNIVERSITY / COMMUNITY

WHY BEMIDJI

It’s more than a job. It’s an opportunity for the extraordinary.

On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota’s three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University offers opportunities for the extraordinary.

Bemidji State University has been ranked as one of the top 30 public institutions in the Midwest region by U.S. News & World Report each year since 2019. BSU offers its diverse student body a comprehensive spectrum of opportunities with nearly 120 undergraduate degrees and emphasis areas in more than 50 areas of study, 14 pre-professional programs, and 14 graduate programs and certificates.

As Bemidji State continues its second century of service, our vision is simple: we educate people to lead inspired lives. To achieve this, BSU centers diversity, equity and inclusion as a core value and strives to create a campus culture in which all members are free to be their authentic selves. BSU also proactively engages with Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota and nationwide toward its goal of becoming a destination university.

BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. It shares a unique alignment with Northwest Technical College, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take