Assistant Professor of the Practice, Finance

Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT • 2h ago

Job Description:

The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University invites applications for Professor of Practice in Wealth Management, beginning Fall 2026 and subject to budget approval. Candidate must have Master's Degree and at least 10 years of work experience. CFA and CFP certifications are preferred. Candidates must have a strong commitment to engaged teaching. Commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom are required. Service to the department, school of business, university, community, and profession is expected. A faculty member may teach at either the Fairfield or Bridgeport campus or online.

Key responsibilities include:

Reside in the Department of Finance and teach six courses per year, primarily in wealth management areas, with possible assignments of some finance courses during the initial years

Collaborate with Chair of Finance Department and faculty to develop Minor/Concentration in Wealth Management during the first year and secure its approvals with various school and university committees

Collaborate with the Dean and Director of Development to establish the Center of Wealth Management

Direct the Center's operations, which includes fostering relationships with industry professionals, firms and alumni to enhance the program's relevance, internship and job opportunities for students.

Serve actively as a faculty advisor to the student's Wealth Management Club

Collaborate with Chair of Finance Department to recruit qualified instructors for Wealth Management courses

Advise students as a full-time faculty member

Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic institution, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Fairfield University earned the #25 spot for Best Undergraduate Teaching among national universities and is ranked among U.S. News' and Princeton Review's best undergraduate and graduate on-campus business schools. The University's 200-acre campus includes five Colleges and Professional Schools that enroll over 5,300 undergraduate students and close to 1500 graduate students. The Dolan School of Business educates approximately 48% of the University's undergraduate students and 30% of the University's graduate students. The Dolan School's undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting, business analytics, finance, and marketing are ranked in the top 20 nationally by US News & World Report.

The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately. Complete applications received by March 15, 2026 will be guaranteed full consideration.

Please click "Apply Now" and upload the following materials. Full applications require:

cover letter

curriculum vitae

statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations (if available)

two letters of reference

Please Note: If you have more than 5 documents to attach to your application, please combine them into 5 or fewer documents.

If you have any questions please reach out to Search Committee Co-chair Valeria Martinez vmartinez@fairfield.edu.

Equal Employment statement: Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Category:

Academic - Faculty Non-Tenure Track

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV . You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.

Faculty Positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description.

Staff positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu

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