Business Analytics/Finance Faculty (Open Rank)

Business Analytics/Finance Faculty (Open Rank)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a
tenure-equivalent faculty position in Analytical Finance at the
rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or
Professor, beginning August 2027.

Our Business Analytics program emphasizes a STEM-focused,
quantitative approach to business, preparing students to apply data
analysis, statistical modeling, and computational methods to
complex business problems. This faculty position will strengthen
our business core and Analytical Finance concentration by
connecting financial theory with rigorous analytical methods and
data-driven financial decision-making.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Teach relevant courses in finance to support the B.S. in

Business Analytics and online M.S. in Engineering Management
programs; develop and teach other courses in your area of
expertise.

• Maintain a program of scholarship that leads to publication in

the discipline (Assistant Professor and above). Instructors
demonstrate a scholarly, intentional approach to pedagogy and
curriculum instead.

• Contribute to department and University service.

Areas of interest

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, financial
analytics, financial econometrics, investments and asset pricing,
corporate finance, financial risk management, and financial
technology (fintech). Candidates in finance, financial economics,
or related fields whose teaching and, as appropriate to rank,
research complement the program’s STEM and analytics focus are
encouraged to apply; other areas of specialization will also be
considered.

Minimum qualifications

• Instructor: An earned master’s degree from an accredited

institution, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in finance,
financial economics, or a closely related field.

• Assistant Professor: An earned doctorate in finance, financial

economics, or a closely related field, completed before the start
date.

• Associate Professor: An earned doctorate in finance, financial

economics, or a closely related field, plus six years at the rank
of Assistant Professor or equivalent.

• Professor: An earned doctorate in finance, financial economics,

or a closely related field, plus six years at the rank of Associate
Professor or equivalent.

• All ranks: Evidence of effective college-level teaching and

excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• For candidates with graduate degrees in business disciplines,

preparation through an AACSB-accredited business school.

• Industry experience in financial services, financial analysis,

fintech, investment management, risk management, or financial
planning.

• Evidence of effective and innovative teaching, including the

integration of financial data, analytical or computational tools,
and applied projects.

• Demonstrated commitment to student advising and mentorship,

including support for students’ academic and professional
development.

• Experience collaborating across disciplines or mentoring

interdisciplinary student projects or undergraduate research.

• For Assistant Professor rank and above: a record of applied or

interdisciplinary research in finance, financial economics, or
related areas that complements the department’s STEM and analytics
focus, with peer-reviewed publications commensurate with rank.

• Experience securing or contributing to externally funded

research or industry-sponsored projects.

• A record of academic or professional service commensurate with

rank.

Key dates

• Start date: August 2027
• Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027.

Review continues until the position is filled.

About the department:

The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics at Florida
Polytechnic University offers B.S. degrees in Data Science and
Business Analytics and M.S. degrees in Data Science and Engineering
Management. Its STEM-focused programs combine rigorous quantitative
and computational training with applied learning through
industry-connected internships and capstone projects.

How to apply

Apply through the Florida Polytechnic University Careers website.
Upload each document below as a PDF in the Resume/CV field before
continuing; once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed.
Applications missing any of these documents will not be reviewed
and the application will be dismissed as incomplete.

• Cover letter naming the position and rank you are

applying for and explaining how your experience fits the role and
Florida Poly's mission

• Curriculum vitae with at least three professional references

contact information

• Teaching statement (up to two pages) describing your

approach to teaching and evidence of its effectiveness

• Research statement (up to two pages), for Assistant

Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor applicants

• Unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees.

Official transcripts are required upon hire. Degrees earned outside
the United States require an equivalency evaluation from a
certified credential evaluation service, submitted with the

application

Compensation : Commensurate with experience and rank.

Visa Sponsorship: Per Florida State University System
directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further
notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work
in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout
their employment.

Foreign Influence Compliance Notice

Florida Polytechnic University complies with applicable Florida
laws and Florida Board of Governors requirements concerning foreign
influence, including Board of Governors Regulation 9.012,
Foreign Influence, and applicable provisions of Florida
Statutes.

Certain positions, including research, research-related support,
and visiting researcher positions, may be subject to additional
screening, disclosure, and review requirements under applicable law
and University policy. Applicants for covered positions may be
required to provide complete and accurate information and
supporting documentation regarding their educational and employment
history, publications, research funding, affiliations, and other
relevant activities, as applicable.

Any employment offer or appointment for a position subject to these
requirements is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all
applicable screenings, disclosures, and required approvals.

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY:

Florida Polytechnic University opened for classes in 2014-15 and is
the twelfth university in the Florida State University System. The
University was created as an exclusively STEM-focused public
university that offers high-value undergraduate and graduate
degrees and that has intentional industry connections with a focus
on economic development of the high-tech I-4 corridor. Dedicated to
preparing students for the competitive STEM workforce, Florida
Polytechnic University blends traditional subject matter mastery
with problem solving and laboratory experiences to provide students
with learning opportunities applicable to both the workplace and a
career of lifelong learning. The University delivers its courses in
small class sizes, emphasizes a positive student to faculty
experience, and is dedicated to both its teaching and research
mission.

Lakeland, home to Florida Polytechnic University’s ultra-modern
campus, is located along the I-4 High Tech Corridor halfway between
Tampa and Orlando. Our central Florida community combines small
town comfort with big-city culture. Florida’s High-Tech Corridor is
home to 11,000 high-tech businesses, and Polk County alone has more
than 600,000 residents, four universities and one state college.
Lakeland is just a 45-minute drive from Walt Disney World,
Universal Studios, professional sports teams, and thriving
performing art centers. With no income tax in Florida, and a high
standard of living, Lakeland and Central Florida continue to rise
among the best places to live and work.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access
institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide
equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to
all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for
admission, students, and others affiliated with the University)
without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,
religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status,
veteran status or genetic information. Employment is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final
until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take
advantage of a variety of
health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help
meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family.
This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts,
medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through
People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as
pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire
enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and
dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required
selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans,
our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their
future.
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OTHER BENEFITS

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Discounts & Perks

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Annual Leave

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• To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a

generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid
holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave.
In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our

University Holidays policy FPU-1.008 .

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Sick Leave

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• Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick

leave and participate in our
Sick Pool Program .

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Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA

Conveniently located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland
is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses
and attractions. Click here
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be
sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before
continuing through the application. Once your application
has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional
attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during
the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the
official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States
require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript
evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an
accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached
with the application and submitted by the application
deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of
the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include
a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute
§435.04.