Lecturer, Finance (2 Openings)

Job Description Summary
The Finance department at Bentley University welcomes applications for two lecturer positions to begin in Fall 2026. Ideal candidates will possess both teaching and industry experience. The department seeks candidates with expertise and experience (academia and/or industry) in areas such as investments, ESG investing, corporate finance, FinTech, fixed income valuation, financial planning & wealth management, financial modeling, and real estate. Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal, Capital IQ, Morningstar Direct, and FactSet is highly desirable as the integration of these resources into finance courses is a priority for the department. The expected course load is 8 courses per academic year. Salary is competitive.

Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model, where teaching, scholarship, and service excellence are expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge and change.

The Finance department encourages and values experiential learning and offers an array of courses supporting BS Finance, BS Financial Technology (FinTech) which is offered jointly by the Finance and Computer Information Systems departments, MS Finance (with a STEM designated Financial Analytics Track), and MBA (Finance concentration) degrees at Bentley. The MSF program is highly ranked (first among U.S. institutions and forty-fourth globally) in the global Master's programs in Finance rankings by Financial Times (https://www.bentley.edu/news/financial-times-ranks-bentley-masters-finance-degree-1-us). We also offer the Advanced Standing in Finance program (https://www.bentley.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/advanced-standing-programs) where some of our top students pursue the BS and MS degrees at Bentley. The department actively engages with students outside the classroom through initiatives and support of student organizations including the Bentley Investment Group (https://www.bentley.edu/centers/trading-room/bentley-investment-group), Bentley Sustainable Investment Group (https://smesg6.wixsite.com/bsig), the LEAF Lab for Economics, Accounting, and Finance (https://www.bentley.edu/centers/leaf), and the Trading Room at the Hughey Center for Financial Services (https://www.bentley.edu/centers/trading-room) to name a few examples. The Trading Room (with 57 seating capacity) offers 24 Bloomberg terminals and subscriptions to FactSet, Capital IQ, Morningstar Direct, and Financial Trading Systems (FTS). The Finance department provides strong support for faculty research through summer research grants and Bentley’s subscription to a range of financial data including Factset, IBES, ISS databases, Thompson Reuters, CRSP Mutual Fund, Trace, SDC, to name a few, in addition to standard databases such as CRSP and Compustat. The Finance faculty regularly publishes papers in well-regarded journals. For more information, please see faculty profiles at: https://www.bentley.edu/academics/departments/finance.

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and NECHE-accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by U.S. News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North and Most Innovative Schools, and Bloomberg ranks Bentley among the top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley’s high graduation and retention rates, and its top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center, reflect a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a “Force for Good” through the integration of business with the arts and sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real-world understanding into the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in finance or a related field.

Special Instructions To Applicants
Application materials should be submitted through Bentley's online employment site at:

https://bentley.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/faculty

Applications Will Be Accepted Until The Positions Are Filled. For Full Consideration, Candidates Must Submit The Following As Part Of The Application

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae.


• A letter of interest indicating why the candidate is a good fit at Bentley and its Finance department.


• A Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and support an inclusive classroom environment.


• Please provide contact information for three references

Pay Transparency
At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re sharing the salary grade range for this role. The grade range is based on market data and the scope of responsibilities. Final pay will depend on your experience, education, and other relevant qualifications.

Salary Ranges (depending On Rank, Qualifications And Experience)

• Lecturer: $116,866 - $158,113 per year

If you have questions about the salary grade range or need additional information, please contact us at [email protected].

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.