Faculty - Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenure-Track)

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance in the Woodbury School of Business. The position is intended for a colleague whose first commitment is teaching and who will help keep the finance curriculum current as the discipline evolves. The successful candidate will revise existing courses and develop new courses in response to developments such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, alternative data, digital assets, and modern analytics tools. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses, maintain an active research agenda sufficient to sustain Scholarly Academic (SA) status under AACSB standards, contribute to curriculum development and departmental service, and maintain graduate faculty status in accordance with institutional requirements. Teaching may be delivered in person, online, or in hybrid formats. The Woodbury School of Business is AACSB-accredited, and the Department of Finance and Economics offers bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Financial Planning & Wealth Management, as well as graduate finance coursework in the MBA and MSF programs. Faculty and students have access to resources including a Bloomberg Lab, FinTech Center, student-run Wolverine Fund, SMARTLab, Money Success Center, and Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute. Utah Valley University serves a broad student population that includes a substantial number of first-generation students, and faculty have considerable latitude in course design and developing experiential offerings.

Requirements

Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited university in Finance or a closely related field; ABD applicants may apply.
Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in finance.
Knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical strategies and instructional technologies that support student learning and assurance-of-learning outcomes.
Knowledge of student engagement, classroom management, motivation, and assessment.
Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and program review in support of AACSB accreditation and academic excellence.
Proven ability to teach effectively across face-to-face, online, and synchronous remote formats.
Demonstrated adaptability, student-engagement strategies, and modality-appropriate course design.
Evidence of effective teaching and documented impact on student learning, supported by multiple measures such as student evaluations, peer reviews, or learning assessments.
Demonstrated record of scholarly academic activity or clear potential for sustained, high-quality intellectual contributions consistent with AACSB standards for Scholarly Academic faculty status.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply general principles and disciplinary knowledge effectively to specific conditions.
Ability to follow written and verbal procedures and instructions accurately and consistently, using professional judgment.
Ability to engage and support students in face-to-face, synchronous online, and asynchronous online instruction.
Ability to deliver high-quality instruction consistent with AACSB standards.

Nice To Haves

Widely recognized industry certification(s), including CFA, FRM, CIC, or CAIA.
Experience in financial analysis.
Programming proficiency, preferably using R and/or Python.

Responsibilities

Maintain a student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
Advise and mentor students, including recommending students for advancement and graduation.
Develop and prepare instructional materials, including syllabi, exams, course outlines, and instructional resources.
Evaluate student learning using written, verbal, practical, and performance-based assessments.
Maintain and submit accurate, timely records related to student performance and accountability.
Supervise assigned extracurricular activities in support of student engagement and program objectives.
Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses across in-person, online, and hybrid instructional modalities.
Plan, prepare, and deliver courses aligned with approved curricula and measurable learning objectives.
Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups to support student engagement and learning outcomes.
Use pedagogical methods including lectures, discussions, case studies, demonstrations, visual aids, experiential learning, individualized instruction, and online delivery.
Collaborate with the department chair, faculty, staff, and advisers to support an effective academic program.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees and participate in faculty and related meetings as assigned.
Maintain an active research agenda sufficient to sustain Scholarly Academic (SA) status under institutional and AACSB requirements.
Maintain graduate faculty status in accordance with institutional requirements.
Stay current with industry trends, applied methodologies, and appropriate educational technologies, including responsible AI integration.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.