Assistant Professor of Finance

Carson Newman University•Jefferson City, TN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Candidates for the position will teach finance courses and guide the TVA Investment Challenge team. The candidate will be expected to teach (12 hours per semester) on campus, advise and mentor students, and serve on university committees. The ideal candidate for this tenure-track position will have a passion for teaching, a strong commitment to scholarly activities, and a desire to contribute to the academic and professional development of the students.

Requirements

Candidates for the position must have a minimum of a 18 graduate hours in finance.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Advanced organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree, such as a PhD in finance or a DBA with a major in finance is preferred.
Candidates with prior teaching experience are preferred.
Preferably at least 1 year of teaching experience in higher education

Responsibilities

Advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University
Conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution
Regular attendance during scheduled work hours
Perform work in alignment with the terms of the signed contract
Regularly attend and actively participate in a local church
Plan and deliver lectures, develop course assignments and grade student work.
Advise and mentor students on academic paths and career matters.
Update and revise current course materials, in addition to developing new courses or programs as needed.
Support the University through committee service and attendance at required events.
Contribute to university and department missions, be a collegial member of the institution at all levels, participate in professional and scholarly activities, and provide service to the university and the department.