The Accounting and Finance Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, one-year term position with the possibility of renewal starting August 2026.
Review of applications will begin January 20, 2026, and continue until position is filled.
Please note, this position is not eligible for employment-based visasponsorship (i.e., H-1B or Green Card sponsorship). Applicants must possess the required authorization to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.
Why Join Us?
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
18 Paid Holidays Annually
Sick Leave
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more
Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.
To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs.
Department highlights
The CSB+SJU Accounting & Finance program is one of the strongest in Minnesota, particularly in a small liberal arts setting. The finance major and minor were added to the list of offerings in the fall of 2023 and the program has grown to be the seventh largest major and the second largest minor on campus. The Accounting & Finance department is comprised of nine full-time faculty dedicated to close working relationships with students to enhance not only student academic learning but overall student development.
College/university highlights
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.
The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Teaching responsibilities for this position include teaching upper and lower-level finance courses. The candidate will be responsible for teaching three 4-credit courses per semester. Other duties will include contributing to departmental-level service and, if contract is renewed, student advising after first year of employment.
Required
Master's degree in finance, economics, or a closely related field (e.g., MBA), plus an acceptable professional designation, OR doctoral degree in finance, economics, or a closely related field.
At this time, acceptable designations include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
ABDs will be considered.
Evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher at the undergraduate level.
Ability and interest in teaching several finance courses in our catalog (CPAs may also teach some accounting) https://catalog.csbsju.edu/catalog/course-descriptions/acfn/.
Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above.Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:
Curriculum vitae.
A letter of application (cover letter) which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
Please address all required qualifications listed above in either your cover letter or teaching philosophy.
Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
Names and contact information of three references.
[OPTIONAL] Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example: student course surveys, examples of learning outcomes, peer or student testimonials, or other materials.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.
It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.