Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as a Fixed-Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration – Financial Planning / Finance. This position is primarily teaching-focused with expectations for student engagement and reasonable expectations for scholarly/professional activity. 

• Ongoing leadership and development of Financial Planning Program at BSU including supporting efforts to advance the program toward 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, Financial Management, Real Estate, Risk Management and Insurance, Behavioral Investing and Portfolio Management. 
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist with programmatic accreditation.

• A master’s degree (including an MBA) in Finance, Financial Planning, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required at the time of appointment. ABD and doctoral candidates are 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.

• 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 Business Finance courses.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring students.
• Experience with bringing a financial planning program through CFP Board registration.
• A demonstrated history of building relationships with business and industry.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

TO APPLY:

External Applicants: Apply for Vacancy Posting JR0000004925, on our career site:  https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Bemidji/Asst-or-Assoc-Prof-of-Business-Admin---Financial-Planning---Finance_JR0000004925-1. 

Internal Applicants: All current employees will need to log in to the career site in Workday to apply for the position. Employees will search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu