Assistant College Lecturer - Finance

The Department of Finance and Economics in the Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University is seeking applications for a full-time, non tenure-track Assistant College Lecturer of Finance beginning August 17, 2026.


This position is expected to teach 24 credit hours (onsite, off-site, and online) per academic year at the Undergraduate and/or Graduate levels and participate in department and college service activities. This position is expected to assist the department with other responsibilities, if possible, such as AACSB accreditation.


The Finance and Economics department employs 14 full-time faculty and offers coursework at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Our department is housed within the Monte Ahuja College of Business. The college employs 62 full-time faculty members. All programs are AACSB accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Enrollment exceeds 2,700 students, and the degrees we offer include: MIS, MBA, MHRM, MAcc, MSPM, MHCM, BA, BBA, BS, and a joint MBA-JD.


CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a closely related field to Finance;
• Prior experience teaching Finance courses;
• Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a closely related field to Finance;
• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives;
• Experience with teaching financial modeling;
• AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) status;
• Professional certification.

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Instructions

Applications will only be accepted online at .
Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by April 10, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Roger Klee ([email protected]).

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

1. Cover letter addressing the position qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial transcript
4. Evidence of field experience and/or teaching effectiveness and evaluations
5. Contact information for three references (names, addresses, telephone numbers, emails) – references will be contact by automated email to upload a letter of support on your behalf

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see .

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications.

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Job Summary:
The Department of Finance and Economics in the Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University is seeking applications for a full-time, non tenure-track Assistant College Lecturer of Finance beginning August 17, 2026.


This position is expected to teach 24 credit hours (onsite, off-site, and online) per academic year at the Undergraduate and/or Graduate levels and participate in department and college service activities. This position is expected to assist the department with other responsibilities, if needed, such as AACSB accreditation.


The Finance and Economics department employs 14 full-time faculty and offers coursework at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Our department is housed within the Monte Ahuja College of Business. The college employs 62 full-time faculty members. All programs are AACSB accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Enrollment exceeds 2,700 students, and the degrees we offer include: MIS, MBA, MHRM, MAcc, MSPM, MHCM, BA, BBA, BS, and a joint MBA-JD.


CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.



Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a closely related field to Finance;
• Prior experience teaching Finance courses;
• Effective communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a closely related field to Finance;
• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives;
• Experience with teaching financial modeling;
• AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) status;
• Professional certification.

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at .
Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by April 10, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Roger Klee ([email protected]).

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

1. Cover letter addressing the position qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial transcript
4. Evidence of field experience and/or teaching effectiveness and evaluations
5. Contact information for three references (names, addresses, telephone numbers, emails) – references will be contact by automated email to upload a letter of support on your behalf

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see .

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Posted Date

03/11/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Review Begins

04/11/2026

Tentative Start Date

August 17, 2026