Distinguished Lecturer - Finance

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone?s responsibility"

Located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan, Baruch College serves a diverse student population that speaks more than 110 languages. Baruch is consistently ranked among the top public schools in the northeast and among the top "Best Bang for the Buck" colleges.

The Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics and Finance is seeking applicants for a Distinguished Lecturer in Finance starting Fall 2026, subject to final budget approval. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in economics and finance, advise and mentor students, and share responsibility for committee and department assignments. The contract of this position is subject to annual renewal, with the limit of a 7-year term and no possibility for extension after 7 years.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master in Economics, Finance or a closely related field required, PhD preferred. Demonstrated ability to teach successfully and to cooperate with colleagues for the good of the institution. Previous experience in the industry is required. Candidates must be able to teach and/or develop courses for the fully online program(s) in Finance at the Zicklin School, in addition to teaching in the in-person programs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

COMPENSATION

$113,000- $127,345; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

For full consideration, please complete the online application and submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references, including their contact information. This reference information may be submitted either as part of the CV or as a separate file. Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement describing their commitment to and experience with working effectively with faculty and staff, and teaching students in, a pluralistic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first generation of their family to attend a college or university.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by March 15, 2026

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Baruch, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), is located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan. Baruch has an extremely diverse student body of more than 18,000, many of them first-generation college students. We seek faculty and staff who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. www.baruch.cuny.edu.

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