Finance Lecturer – Investments Focus

Marist University invites applications for a full-time Finance Lecturer with a focus on investments and financial literacy. This is a teaching-centered, 9-month term faculty position based at our main campus in Poughkeepsie, New York.

If you enjoy helping students understand markets, investing, and real-world finance, this role may be a strong fit.

Position Overview

The Finance Lecturer will teach a 4–4 course load (four courses per semester), totaling 24 credits per year.

Courses may include:

• Introduction to Finance
• Investments
• Financial Markets
• Personal Finance
• Other finance-related subjects

Class sizes are small—typically fewer than 25 students. This allows for discussion, mentoring, and hands-on learning.

This is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in finance
• Create engaging lectures and practical assignments
• Use real-world examples from investments and markets
• Support student success inside and outside the classroom

Program Leadership

• Oversee the university’s financial literacy program
• Promote strong money management skills across campus

Professional Engagement

• Maintain active professional involvement in finance
• Engage in scholarship or applied industry activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or a related field
• Graduate study or professional experience in finance
• 3–5 years of work experience outside academia

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (or progress toward one)
• Degree from an AACSB-accredited institution

Why Join Marist University?

AACSB-Accredited School of Management

The Marist University School of Management is AACSB-accredited and offers majors in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration
• Economics

Graduate programs include:

• Online MBA
• Online Master of Public Administration
• Online MS in Professional Accountancy

What Makes Marist Different?

• Small class sizes
• Strong focus on experiential learning
• Global opportunities, including Florence, Italy campus
• National recognition from U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review

Compensation & Benefits

Marist offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Unlimited paid sick time
• 14+ paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (85% employer contribution)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with strong employer contributions
• Roth retirement option
• Generous tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependents

Retirement Highlights

• University contributes 7.5% (first 6 years)
• Increases to 10.5% in year 7
• Increases to 12% after 15 years

Tuition benefits include:

• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester
• Up to 18 graduate credits per year
• Dependent tuition reimbursement at other institutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy explaining investing concepts clearly
• Stay current on financial markets
• Believe in financial literacy education
• Value small, student-centered classrooms
• Bring real-world finance experience into teaching

Application Materials Required

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Position Details

• Type: Full-time, Term Faculty
• Months per Year: 9
• Location: Main Campus, Poughkeepsie, NY
• Classification: Faculty (Full-Time)

Marist University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to building an inclusive academic community.

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