ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Salary Range -$92,000-$132,000

US work authorization is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Ramapo College currently has a no-sponsorship policy.

Job Summary

Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking faculty member whose teaching, research, and service reflect a deep commitment to the College’s core academic pillars: international, intercultural, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning. We welcome candidates who are passionate about integrating emerging technologies and AI into their pedagogy and scholarship, and who bring both personal and professional dedication to student success. The ideal candidate is energized by community engagement and committed to educating students from the broad range of backgrounds Ramapo proudly serves— including first-generation college students, as well as bi- and multilingual and multicultural learners. If you believe education should be inclusive, empowering, and transformative, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of Ramapo’s mission. Join us in building a future where every student thrives and your impact resonates far beyond the classroom.

The Anisfield School of Business has been AACSB-accredited since 2010 and offers seven undergraduate majors: B.S. in Accounting, B.S.in Finance, B.S. in Marketing, B.S. in Management, B.A. in Economics, B.S.in Information Technology Management, and B.A. in International Business. The school offers two graduate programs: M.B.A. and M.S. in Accounting.

The Anisfield School of Business at Ramapo College of New Jersey is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance to start September 1, 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Candidates must have a strong commitment to effective teaching and a demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will be able to teach the core Finance courses, Corporate Finance I and Corporate Finance II, and Securities and Investments. Other potential courses include Multinational Finance, Derivatives, and/or other Finance electives.
• Ability to publish discipline-relevant research in peer-reviewed journals; faculty members are expected to maintain academic qualifications consistent with AACSB standards for scholarship and intellectual contributions.
  
• Participate in service, college governance, and student advisement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Candidates for the position should have a Ph.D. in Finance or related area, or be ABD with imminent completion date.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.