Bellarmine University

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Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future.

Bellarmine has an undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. The W. Fielding Rubel School of Business is the only private business school in Kentucky accredited by AACSB and was recognized among The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools in the South in 2026.

We invite applications for a full-time faculty position in economics/financial economics, beginning Fall 2027. The appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor rank, commensurate with the candidate’s professional qualifications. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in various modalities at both the undergraduate and graduate level, including, but not limited to, principles of microeconomics/macroeconomics, money and banking, and investments.

Bellarmine’s W. Fielding Rubel School of Business is committed to academic excellence, integrity, social responsibility, and making an impact on our local community. We promote strong ethical principles, fairness, and respect for the dignity of every individual. In the spirit of Thomas Merton, the School provides a student-centered Catholic liberal arts business education.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach courses in economics and finance at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with AACSB expectations.
Participate in assessment, advising, and university service activities.
Support partnerships with industry and community organizations to enhance student learning and workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:
Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited institution. Doctoral candidates with an expected completion date of July 2027 are encouraged to apply. ABDs within one year of completion are considered
Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and the mentoring of students.
Candidates should have a well-defined research agenda and the potential to publish in quality peer-reviewed journals within their area of expertise.

Preferred:
Possession of an MBA or Master’s in Finance

To apply, go to https://bellarmine.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205835
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application describing their qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae with contact information for three references; a statement of teaching philosophy; and a statement of research or evidence of a research agenda. Applications will be reviewed as received and will continue until the position is filled.