Assistant Professor of Instruction, Financial Planning

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements. The University of Akron, Department of Finance, is seeking to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice/Instruction (Non-Tenure Track) and Director in Financial Planning beginning Fall semester of 2026 (August 2026) to teach undergraduate courses in all or some of the following areas: retirement planning, foundations of financial planning, foundations of financial literacy, and seminar in financial planning (capstone). Graduate courses may be assigned based upon the successful candidate’s qualifications and university approval. The position is subject to funding. Candidates must have a commitment to activities, including scholarship, that enable them to maintain their qualifications under AACSB faculty classification. The university provides excellent support for faculty scholarship and teaching, including WRDS and subscriptions to the Compustat, CRSP, and SNL databases. Service to the University and the profession is also expected.

Additional Position Information: Required Qualifications: A master’s degree or terminal degree with a minimum of five (5) years’ working or teaching experience in financial planning, retirement planning, or wealth management. A certified Financial Planner ® (CFP®) designation is highly preferred, or the successful candidate must pass the CFP® certification examination within 18 months of their hire date. Candidates are expected to direct the financial planning program and advise student organizations. Candidates must have a commitment to activities that enable them to maintain their qualifications under AACSB faculty classification.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume. To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses, for your professional references. Candidates are invited to submit their application online at http://www.uakron.edu/hr/jobs.dot. Job Opening After submission of your application, return to the "My Activities" link and upload the required documents to your profile under the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Only complete applications submitted through the University’s online job application system will be considered. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with reference to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. A curriculum vitae or resume will not be accepted in place of any information requested on the application. For assistance with your application or attachments please call Derek Brown in Human Resources at [phone].

Application Deadline: May 8th, 2026

Compensation: Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff, contract professionals, and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable): American Association of University Professors

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Derek Brown (Private) Email: [email protected]
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It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or terminal degree with a minimum of five (5) years’ working or teaching experience in financial planning, retirement planning, or wealth management.
• Candidates must have a commitment to activities that enable them to maintain their qualifications under AACSB faculty classification.

Nice To Haves

• A certified Financial Planner ® (CFP®) designation is highly preferred, or the successful candidate must pass the CFP® certification examination within 18 months of their hire date.

Responsibilities

• teach undergraduate courses in all or some of the following areas: retirement planning, foundations of financial planning, foundations of financial literacy, and seminar in financial planning (capstone)
• Graduate courses may be assigned based upon the successful candidate’s qualifications and university approval.
• direct the financial planning program
• advise student organizations
• Service to the University and the profession is also expected.

Benefits

• competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
• eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission
• All staff, contract professionals, and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees