IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Fintech and Investments at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Accounting and Finance, starting September 1, 2025. Candidates holding tenure at their current institutions are invited to apply.

Ideal candidates for this position will have an active program of research with a demonstrated ability for high-quality scholarly publications. Preference for this position will be given to candidates who conduct research in the area of fintech, financial analytics, and investments. Applicants should possess knowledge of the current best practices in finance and in research methods.

The candidate selected will be expected to teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in both face-to- face and online delivery modes. In addition, the candidate is expected to pursue scholarly research leading to publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals; engage in outreach activities with the local business community; serve on department, school, and university-level committees; advise students; and participate in innovative curricular development activities.

THE FELICIANO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND THE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
The mission of the Feliciano School of Business is to transform today’s students into tomorrow’s business leaders.  The School, which is accredited by AACSB International, offers distinctive programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level including a BS in Business Administration (ten concentrations), BS in Accounting, BA in Economics, MBA, MS in Accounting, MS Business Analytics, MS Digital Marketing Analytics, MS Human Resource Analytics, and various graduate level certificates and minors and certificates for non-business students.  Among the School’s strengths are a world-class faculty and staff, a diverse and driven student body, an engaged network of alumni and strong corporate and institutional partnerships.  Both academics and program-related activities are focused on student success and providing experiential opportunities beyond the classroom. The Ellyn A. McColgan Center for Student Services offers results-driven advising and career guidance to students, as well as access to internships, coops and mentorship support.  The School also houses the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship, which fosters innovation and nurtures an extensive community of followers through interdisciplinary programs and events.  The Feliciano School of Business is highlighted in The Princeton Review’s Guide to the Best 295 Business Schools and ranked among the top part-time and online MBA programs by U.S. News and World Report and Fortune Magazine.

Nearly 105 full-time faculty and 35 staff members bring an impressive range of expertise to the School, with terminal degrees and advanced training from leading universities. The Department of Accounting and Finance offers a BS in Accounting and a BS in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate Finance, a minor in Finance, and four graduate certificate programs in Real Estate Development, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, and Professional Accounting. The department also supports the MBA Program and the MS in Accounting program, teaching both required (core and concentration-specific) and elective graduate courses.

THE UNIVERSITY:
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified candidates must hold a Doctorate in finance or fintech or a related field (or be expected to complete their doctorate by August 1, 2025), exhibit potential to publish in high-quality journals, and have teaching expertise in fintech, finance analytics, and investment related courses. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who have publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or a strong research pipeline, delivered presentations at national and/or international conferences, have an outstanding record of either practice and/or academic accomplishments in fintech, finance analytics, and investments and have experience and expertise in developing, evaluating, and revising business curriculum. Demonstrated excellence in teaching fintech and financial analytics related courses, evidenced by peer and student evaluations, and corporate or consulting experience in U.S. organizations is also preferred.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of MSU and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first-generation students.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience    
STARTING DATE: September 1, 2025
   

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process.

3 letters of recommendation, which can be sent to:   ACCTFINC@montclair.edu

APPLY BY: The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instruction.

Department

Accounting and Finance

Position Type

Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/