Job Description Summary
The Finance Department at Bentley University is seeking applications for two candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to begin in July 2027. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in finance or a related field and demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarly research. We have a strong preference for candidates with the ability to teach courses across all areas of finance, potentially both in-person and online, at the undergraduate and graduate levels (MBA/MS programs).We have a strong preference for candidates at either rank with the ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and have teaching experience in Finance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (MBA/MS programs). Familiarity with digital databases such as Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, CapIQ, and Morningstar Direct and their use in finance courses is desirable. Associate Professor candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarly research, with evidence of the ability to publish top-tier research to warrant appointment at the Associate Professor level, and research expertise in topics including behavioral finance, corporate finance, fixed income, investments, fintech, or asset pricing. For more information on the department and its faculty, please see: https://www.bentley.edu/academics/departments/finance. Salary is competitive, and support is available for summer research and travel to professional meetings.
Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent diverse backgrounds, interests and talents and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge and change. Our finance faculty are actively engaged in research and have published in well-regarded journals. The Finance department encourages and values experiential learning and offers an array of courses supporting undergraduate degrees in Finance, Economics and Finance, Corporate Finance and Accounting, FinTech, Financial Planning and Wealth Management, as well as master’s degrees in Finance, FinTech, Financial Planning and Wealth Management, and MBA (Finance) degrees. The MS Finance program is ranked 44th in global Masters programs and 1st in the U.S. by the 2025 Financial Times. For more information on its graduate programs, see: https://www.bentley.edu/academics/graduate-programs/masters-finance. We also offer the Advanced Standing in Finance program (https://www.bentley.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/advanced-standing-programs) where some of our top students pursue BS and MS degrees in Finance at Bentley.
The department actively engages with students outside the classroom through initiatives and support of student organizations, including the Bentley Investment Group (https://www.bentley.edu/centers/trading-room/bentley-investment-group), the Lab for Economics, Accounting, and Finance (https://www.bentley.edu/centers/leaf), and the Trading Room (https://www.bentley.edu/centers/trading-room) to name a few examples. The Trading Room offers 24 Bloomberg terminals and subscriptions to FactSet, CapIQ, Morningstar Direct, and Financial Trading Systems (FTS). The Academic Technology Center (ATC) provides strong support for faculty research through Bentley’s subscription to a range of financial data, including IBES, ISS databases, Thompson Reuters, CRSP Mutual Fund, Trace, SDC, to name a few, in addition to standard databases such as CRSP and Compustat.
Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and NECHE-accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Bentley is highly ranked in several categories by U.S. News & World Report for 2026, including #1 in Regional Universities North, #4 Most Value Schools (North), and #12 Overall College in the U.S. (Wall Street Journal). Bloomberg ranks Bentley #12 in the U.S. Bentley’s high graduation and retention rates, and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflect a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a “Force for Good” through the integration of business with the arts and sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real-world understanding into the classroom.
Application materials should be submitted through Bentley's on-line employment site at:
https://bentley.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/faculty
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, candidates must submit the following as part of the application:
An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
A letter of interest indicating why the candidate is a good fit at Bentley and its Finance department.
A Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and support an inclusive classroom environment.
Sample(s) of research work, and a brief statement on research area and contribution
Please provide contact information for three references.
Pay Transparency:
At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re sharing the salary grade range for this role. The grade range is based on market data and the scope of responsibilities. Final pay will depend on your experience, education, and other relevant qualifications.
Salary Ranges (depending on rank, qualifications and experience):
Assistant Professor: $201,248 - $245,969
Associate Professor: $208,080 - $254,320
If you have questions about the salary grade range or need additional information, please contact us at [email protected].
Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
Skills Required
- Doctoral degree in Finance or a related field
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly research
- Ability to teach across all areas of Finance at undergraduate and graduate (MBA/MS) levels, in-person and online
- Teaching experience in Finance at undergraduate and graduate levels (MBA/MS)
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and engage with students outside the classroom
- Familiarity with financial/digital databases (Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, CapIQ, Morningstar Direct, FTS, IBES, ISS, Thomson Reuters, CRSP, Compustat, SDC, Trace)
- Associate Professor candidates: evidence of ability to publish in top-tier journals and research expertise in behavioral finance, corporate finance, fixed income, investments, fintech, or asset pricing
- Submission materials: curriculum vitae, letter of interest, teaching statement (inclusive teaching), sample research, and contact information for three references
Bentley Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is positioned as accessible through an employee stock purchase plan that allows eligible employees to buy shares at a discount. Stock-based compensation is also used as part of total rewards, which can improve total value beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings include MicroStation-based applications for modeling and simulation, ProjectWise for project delivery, AssetWise for asset and network performance, Seequent’s leading geoprofessional software portfolio, and the iTwin platform for infrastructure digital twins. Bentley Systems employs more than 4,500 colleagues and generates annual revenues of approximately $1 billion in 186 countries.
