Business Analytics/Finance Faculty (Open Rank)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Teach relevant courses in finance to support the B.S. in Business Analytics and online M.S. in Engineering Management programs; develop and teach other courses in your area of expertise.
• Maintain a program of scholarship that leads to publication in the discipline (Assistant Professor and above). Instructors demonstrate a scholarly, intentional approach to pedagogy and curriculum instead.
• Contribute to department and University service.

Areas of interest

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, financial analytics, financial econometrics, investments and asset pricing, corporate finance, financial risk management, and financial technology (fintech). Candidates in finance, financial economics, or related fields whose teaching and, as appropriate to rank, research complement the program’s STEM and analytics focus are encouraged to apply; other areas of specialization will also be considered.

Minimum qualifications

• Instructor: An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in finance, financial economics, or a closely related field.
• Assistant Professor: An earned doctorate in finance, financial economics, or a closely related field, completed before the start date.
• Associate Professor: An earned doctorate in finance, financial economics, or a closely related field, plus six years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Professor: An earned doctorate in finance, financial economics, or a closely related field, plus six years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent.
• All ranks: Evidence of effective college-level teaching and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• For candidates with graduate degrees in business disciplines, preparation through an AACSB-accredited business school.
• Industry experience in financial services, financial analysis, fintech, investment management, risk management, or financial planning.
• Evidence of effective and innovative teaching, including the integration of financial data, analytical or computational tools, and applied projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to student advising and mentorship, including support for students’ academic and professional development.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines or mentoring interdisciplinary student projects or undergraduate research.
• For Assistant Professor rank and above: a record of applied or interdisciplinary research in finance, financial economics, or related areas that complements the department’s STEM and analytics focus, with peer-reviewed publications commensurate with rank.
• Experience securing or contributing to externally funded research or industry-sponsored projects.
• A record of academic or professional service commensurate with rank.

Key dates

• Start date: August 2027
• Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027. Review continues until the position is filled.

About the department:

The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics at Florida Polytechnic University offers B.S. degrees in Data Science and Business Analytics and M.S. degrees in Data Science and Engineering Management. Its STEM-focused programs combine rigorous quantitative and computational training with applied learning through industry-connected internships and capstone projects.

How to apply

Apply through the Florida Polytechnic University Careers website. Upload each document below as a PDF in the Resume/CV field before continuing; once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed. Applications missing any of these documents will not be reviewed and the application will be dismissed as incomplete.

• Cover letter naming the position and rank you are applying for and explaining how your experience fits the role and Florida Poly's mission
• Curriculum vitae with at least three professional references contact information
• Teaching statement (up to two pages) describing your approach to teaching and evidence of its effectiveness
• Research statement (up to two pages), for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor applicants
• Unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States require an equivalency evaluation from a certified credential evaluation service, submitted with the application

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and rank.

Visa Sponsorship: Per Florida State University System directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout their employment.

Foreign Influence Compliance Notice

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Any employment offer or appointment for a position subject to these requirements is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all applicable screenings, disclosures, and required approvals.

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY:

Florida Polytechnic University opened for classes in 2014-15 and is the twelfth university in the Florida State University System. The University was created as an exclusively STEM-focused public university that offers high-value undergraduate and graduate degrees and that has intentional industry connections with a focus on economic development of the high-tech I-4 corridor. Dedicated to preparing students for the competitive STEM workforce, Florida Polytechnic University blends traditional subject matter mastery with problem solving and laboratory experiences to provide students with learning opportunities applicable to both the workplace and a career of lifelong learning. The University delivers its courses in small class sizes, emphasizes a positive student to faculty experience, and is dedicated to both its teaching and research mission.

Lakeland, home to Florida Polytechnic University’s ultra-modern campus, is located along the I-4 High Tech Corridor halfway between Tampa and Orlando. Our central Florida community combines small town comfort with big-city culture. Florida’s High-Tech Corridor is home to 11,000 high-tech businesses, and Polk County alone has more than 600,000 residents, four universities and one state college. Lakeland is just a 45-minute drive from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, professional sports teams, and thriving performing art centers. With no income tax in Florida, and a high standard of living, Lakeland and Central Florida continue to rise among the best places to live and work.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Discounts & Perks

• Annual Leave

• • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.

• Sick Leave

• • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.

About Us

Florida Polytechnic University, started as a university of engineering and technology, is designed to be different so that graduates possess the talent and job-ready skills to stand out from the crowd. While other top engineering schools in Florida have centers of innovation, Florida Poly was established on April 20, 2012, as a wholly innovative university dedicated to the principle that innovation occurs when research and creativity are applied to real-world challenges. Florida’s only public university for engineering and technology dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) was created to be both a rigorous academic institution and a powerful resource for high-tech industries.

Florida Polytechnic University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all faculty, staff and applicants, including those with disabilities. Consistent with its obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and all other federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. The university provides reasonable workplace accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

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Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

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