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Job Summary Division/Department Information The Department of Economics and Finance is one of seven departments in the Tobin College of Business. The department has 14 full-time faculty members as part of the Finance side of the department, while utilizing several adjuncts to cover courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The department offers a B.S. in Finance, an M.S. in Finance, and an MBA concentration in Finance. Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The Department of Economics & Finance within the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University seeks adjuncts to teach introductory finance classes at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels in the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. These introductory classes are designed to introduce students to (1) the general framework for financial decision making, (2) the role of financial decision making in maximizing the value of a firm, (3) in general, how to determine whether an investment should be made and how to finance acceptable investments, (4) what is meant by the risk/return tradeoff and how risk and return affect investment decisions, (5) how firms decide what proportion of debt to use to finance assets, and (6) how external factors, such as financial markets, affect financial decisions made by the firm.
Availability to teach daytime courses at our Queens campus (8000 Utopia Parkway) is a strong preference. Competencies, Education, Experience
Qualifications
Master’s degree and prior teaching experienced preferred in area or related field. Strong industry experience is strongly desired.Supplemental Information Application Process Applicants must submit a cover letter and a CV or resume when applying for this job. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and job hunt will end Dec. 15th or earlier if applicants are found before. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Mikael Bergbrant in the Tobin College of Business, at bergbram@stjohns.edu. Please carbon copy Dr. Chris Long, the Associate Dean of Faculty at: longc@stjohns.edu. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the per course salary range for this position is Adjunct Professor $7,000 to $8,500 Adjunct Associate Professor $6,500 to $7,500 Adjunct Assistant Professor $5,900 to $7,000 Adjunct Instructor $5,750 to $6,500 St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits
This position is not eligible for benefits. *Important Note- St. John’s is NOT an E-Verify Employer
St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.