Job Description

Assistant/Associate Industry Professor of Fintech
Stevens Institute of Technology

School of Business
 

The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time non tenure-track faculty position in Fintech at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with an expected start date of January 1, 2025. Applications from those with backgrounds in fields or applications related to financial technology are invited including computational finance, machine learning, optimization, data modeling and visualization, cybersecurity, robo-advising, digital identification and authentication, distributed ledgers, decentralized exchanges, automated market makers, insurtech, crowdfunding, digital payment systems, algorithmic trading, digital forensic, pricing and hedging, financial risk management, explanatory AI, financial innovation, and multivariate statistics. Candidates should have, or be close to completing, a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in Finance, Information System, Analytics or related fields with a domain emphasis on financial technologies. The position is available immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will possess extensive experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Professional experience in industry and/or government is a plus as well as experience in teaching corporate cohorts and executive education programs. The rank of the position will be dependent upon experience and qualifications. Evidence of effective teaching is required. The candidate Ph.D. degree must be completed before December 31, 2024.

The School of Business has a special focus on information systems, analytics, and finance, and encourages interdisciplinary research. The school also houses a National Science Foundation (NSF) I/UCRC – Center for Research toward Advancing Financial Technologies (CRAFT). CRAFT is the first-ever NSF awarded I/UCRC devoted specifically to FinTech research and policy initiatives. The candidate will be closely involved with the center research in the related areas such as artificial intelligence in finance, blockchain, smart-contracts, green finance, etc.

Stevens offers a large number of courses, programs and certificates in the areas of Finance, Financial Engineering, and Financial Analytics at the graduate, PhD, and executive level. Our flagship undergraduate program called the Bachelor's program in Quantitative Finance emphasizes business, math, finance and computer science, preparing students to understand and seize new opportunities across industry categories. Stevens also has master’s degrees in Finance, Financial Engineering, and Financial Analytics.

The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology is ranked among the top business schools in the nation, owing to the incredible career outcomes and high ROI enjoyed by students; the close relationships faculty cultivate with industry; and the university’s leadership in data, analytics and technology, and their roles in tomorrow’s workplaces. The school is AACSB accredited and offers two PhDs in Business Administration and Data Science, two MBAs, nine Masters degrees, and undergraduate degrees in Business as well as Quantitative Finance. For more information, visit https://www.stevens.edu/business.

Stevens Institute of Technology is a private institution located in Hoboken, NJ, directly across the Hudson River from New York City. Hoboken is a vibrant, walkable community in close proximity of Manhattan and has been ranked among the 12 best college towns in the country by Princeton Review. Stevens Institute of Technology works closely with local and global industries as well as government organizations on various research projects.

Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Stevens Institute of Technology appreciates all applications but can only respond to qualified candidates.

Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students, faculty and staff of all races and genders. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and encourage applications from women and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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General Submission Guidelines: 

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job. 

Academic Submission Guidelines:  

Please submit:  

• Cover letter 




• Curriculum vitae 




• Research statement




• Teaching statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring 




• Contact info for at least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting) 

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EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. 

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. 

NSF ADVANCE Institution Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minority candidates, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. 

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