Professor of Practice in Finance
4 weeks ago
Job Title:
Professor of Practice in Finance
Job Summary:
The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking an accomplished professional for a full-time position as Professor of Practice in Financial Technology and to serve as the Director of the Wall Street FinTech Project Center, beginning in Fall 2025. The dual role of this position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage WPI's strengths in financial technology and shape the future of FinTech education.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate finance classes
- Directing the FinTech Project Center and building industry partnerships
- Identifying and securing high-quality projects for students, collaborating with academic advisors to ensure projects meet both industry standards and academic requirements
- Leading the student-led investment fund
Requirements:
- A master's degree or higher in a closely related discipline
- Extensive experience in the FinTech industry or related areas
- Strong understanding of current trends and emerging technologies in the FinTech sector
- Strong knowledge of the investment sector and working experience with investment funds
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage both students and industry partners
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong connections with the financial technology industry (e.g. Mass FinTech Hub) and extensive experience in industry engagement and partnership building
- Demonstrated success in working with interdisciplinary project teams
- A track record of excellence in teaching finance courses
Application Procedure:
To receive full consideration, applicants must apply electronically through WPI's employment portal and complete all required fields and submit any required documents. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled.
Required Documents:
- A cover letter that specifically highlights your qualifications and experience as they relate to the position description
- Current Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- A list of names, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three references
- Evidence of teaching excellence if available
About the Organization:
About WPI: WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse private university with extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state-of-the-art research facilities. Ranked highly by US News & World Report among national comprehensive universities, WPI enrolls over 4,000 undergraduates and over 2,000 graduate students and enjoys close working relationships with many corporations, due in part to its project-enriched curriculum that engages students and faculty in real-world problem solving.
About the Business School: The Business school at WPI is not your average business school. As the business school of a premier technological university, the Business School builds on the strengths of WPI by integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into the curriculum and encouraging interdisciplinary scholarship.
About the Wall Street FinTech Project Center: The Wall Street FinTech Project Center at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Business School represents a leading-edge venture that underscores the institute's dedication to financial technology education and project-based learning.
About the Region: With over 200 universities in a 100-mile radius, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in the greater Boston area which is known for its dynamic academic environment, thriving economy, rich culture, and quality of life.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI: WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals.
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