Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration (Financial Planning / Finance) – Bemidji State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration (Financial Planning / Finance) – Bemidji State University

• Institution: Bemidji State University

• Academic Unit / School: School of Business

• Job Requisition ID: JR0000005771

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Probationary / Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

• Specialization: Financial Planning / Finance

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 62.21 lakh – INR 1.85 crore annually, depending on qualifications

• Location: Bemidji, Minnesota, United States

• Work Mode: On-Campus

• Open Date: September 21, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 21, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 17, 2027

• Visa Sponsorship: H-1B sponsorship is not available

Overview of Role

Bemidji State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration specializing in Financial Planning and Finance.

The position combines undergraduate teaching, program leadership, student advising, scholarship, industry engagement, curriculum development, and accreditation-related responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Lead and further develop BSU’s Financial Planning Program.

• Work toward achieving CFP Board Registered Program status.

• Develop internship opportunities with corporate donors and finance professionals.

• Teach undergraduate Financial Planning and Finance courses, including:

  • Foundations to Financial Planning

  • Planning for Taxes

  • Retirement Readiness

  • Behavioral Finance

  • Income Planning

  • Legacy Planning

  • Behavioral Investing and Portfolio Management

  • Financial Planning Capstone

  • Financial Management

  • Real Estate

  • Risk Management and Insurance

• Deliver courses in on-campus and online formats.

• Advise and mentor students.

• Maintain scholarly and/or creative activity.

• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and departmental governance.

• Support programmatic accreditation.

• Build relationships with business and industry partners.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in:

  • Financial Planning

  • Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Closely related field

• MBA, M.S. in Financial Planning, or M.S. in Finance are acceptable examples.

• ABD and doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student development.

• Ability or willingness to teach across:

  • In-person

  • Online

  • HyFlex / Multimodal formats

• Strong interest in working with business and industry.

• Commitment to serving diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Financial Planning, Finance, or a closely related field.

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.

• Industry experience in Financial Planning.

• Experience or research expertise in:

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Generative AI

  • Related emerging technologies

• Experience teaching Financial Planning and Finance courses.

• Student coaching and mentoring experience.

• Experience guiding a Financial Planning program through CFP Board registration.

• Strong business and industry relationship-building experience.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

3. Student Teaching Evaluations – if applicable

4. Unofficial Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Asst-or-Assoc-Prof-of-Business-Admin--Financial-Planning---Finance-_JR0000005771

• Job Requisition ID: JR0000005771

• Application Deadline: October 21, 2026

• Search Committee Chair: Young Seob Son

• Email: Youngseob.Son@bemidjistate.edu

• General Application Contact: Mary Miller – mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. The university states that it is currently unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

Official University Website: http://www.bemidjistate.edu/