Assistant Professor of Practice, Finance

Job title: Assistant Professor of Practice, Finance

About the Role Marquette University's Department of Finance invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice in Finance. This role supports the College of Business Administration's newly launched AI in Business major and emphasizes the intersection of artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and financial practice.

What You'll Do

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in AI in Finance, fintech, data analytics for finance, and related subjects, with a standard load of 24 credit hours per academic year (18 credit hours may be possible for candidates with a Ph.D. or terminal degree and active research agenda).
• Develop and update course materials to reflect current tools, industry practices, and emerging applications of AI in financial services.
• Contribute to the College’s AI in Business major through curriculum design, cross-departmental collaboration, and advising.
• Mentor and advise students on academic and career development.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work, program assessment, and shared governance.
• Pursue scholarly or applied research in AI and finance (a Ph.D. or terminal degree plus an active research agenda is required for 18-credit load consideration).

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience applying artificial intelligence or machine learning tools in a finance or business context.
• Evidence of effective college-level teaching or strong potential for teaching excellence.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to student engagement and learning.

Nice to Have

• Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Economics, Data Science, or a related field (strongly preferred).
• Industry experience in fintech, quantitative finance, algorithmic trading, or AI-driven financial applications.
• Experience developing or teaching courses that integrate Python, machine learning, or AI tools in a finance curriculum.
• Familiarity with AI in Business program design at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Active research agenda in AI, fintech, or quantitative finance.
• Certifications in relevant areas such as Python for Data Science, Machine Learning, or CFA.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits details are not specified in the posting.