Clinical Faculty, Finance

The Finance Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business invites applications for a full-time, clinical faculty position in finance, beginning in September 2026. Clinical appointments are without tenure and are not tenure-track appointments.

Primary duties of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, active engagement with the finance profession, and service to the college and university. Candidates with expertise in all areas of finance are welcome to apply. The department offers courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs in business.

About the Opus College of Business and Finance Department

The Opus College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. The College offers a diverse portfolio of offerings including undergraduate, MBA, and specialized graduate business programs. The Finance Department consists of faculty members with a range of teaching and research expertise in finance subspecialties who share a dedication to the College’s mission and a desire for strong working relationships with the Twin Cities business community. More information about the department can be found at https://business.stthomas.edu/faculty-research/departments/finance/

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the U.S.’s top twenty-five metro areas. There is a visible corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters as well as a diversified list of other companies with offices in the metro area, creating a strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented people. A recent study found that the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew steadily between 2020-2023, with recent estimates placing the metro area population above 3.2 million. Census data also show that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. 

More information about the University of St. Thomas and Opus College of Business can be found on the St. Thomas website. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

At a minimum, qualifications include:

• M.B.A. with finance specialization or MS in finance, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution
• prior experience teaching courses in finance at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• experience in the financial industry.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students in finance, a student-centered approach to higher education, and engaging in service to the Finance Department, the Opus College of Business, and the University of St. Thomas. Candidates should show strong promise to contribute to the intellectual and practical lives of students and other stakeholders and to remain current in the field through professional practice and engagement with the surrounding business community. 

Salary and Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility.
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
• Paid parental leave benefits. 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. 

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

1. A detailed curriculum vitae
2. A statement detailing any teaching experience and student evaluations
3. Names of two professional references with contact information

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a job‑specific cover letter detailing your interest in the position
• Complete the required voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self‑identification forms

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for two professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Reference checks typically occur during the later stages of the search process

All application materials must be submitted online through the University of St. Thomas employment site.

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by March 31, 2026; however, the position will remain open until it is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Lalith Samarakoon, lpsamarakoon@stthomas.edu .  If you encounter issues with the application process, please email  Human Resources at askHR.