Instructor of the Practice (Finance) - Part TimeBusiness and Economics

Prerequisites

Required Qualifications

• MBA, MAcc, MBT, or equivalent, but we will consider candidates with significant professional experience (PhD or ABD preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, or mentor others
• Ability to teach Managerial Finance and Investments

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate students
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identities
• Prior experience in corporate finance, banking, investment management, financial planning, venture capital, private equity, financial analysis, entrepreneurship, or a related field

Position Overview

• Teach 2 course sections in the 2027 spring semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Managerial Finance and Investments, although the final courses assigned will be determined based on the candidate’s preparation, interests, and departmental needs.
• Responsibilities: Your role will go beyond the textbook. You'll use your real-world experience to help students connect financial concepts with professional decision-making and develop the analytical, technological, and communication skills needed for changing careers and industries.
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.

Why Teach at Gustavus?

• Mentor the next generation of financial professionals. This position offers a unique chance to mentor bright, engaged students. As part of a community committed to fostering belonging and purpose, you’ll have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while shaping future leaders.
• Elevate your teaching. Take advantage of opportunities to join a teaching circle, participate in workshops, apply for an internal teaching development grant, and engage in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.
• Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).
• Be a part of our community. We offer free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities.

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae or professional résumé
• A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
• Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.

The letter of application should identify the courses the candidate is prepared to teach and explain how the candidate’s academic or professional experience would benefit Gustavus students. Applicants whose primary experience is outside higher education may use the teaching statement to discuss relevant mentoring, training, supervision, presentation, or professional-development experience.

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled with the goal to fill this position by early November. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The first-round interviews will be held online.

Institution Information

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving 1,800 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/about/administrative-offices/provost/prospective-faculty-provost.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Department Information

The Department of Business and Economics is one of Gustavus’s largest and fastest-growing departments. Its programs in business management, economics, accounting, and financial economics prepare students for professional success, leadership, and thoughtful citizenship through rigorous, applied, interdisciplinary, and student-centered education. The department emphasizes applied, data-driven, and experiential education. Courses incorporate real-world financial data, financial modeling, cases, simulations, projects, and engagement with finance professionals. For more information, visit the departmental website: https://gustavus.edu/academics/departments/business-and-economics.

NOTE: Candidates will not be compensated for materials prepared as part of the interview process, and the College will not retain the materials for its own use.