Finance - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Central Oklahoma’s AACSB-accredited College of Business invites applications for two full-time, non-tenure-track Finance positions beginning in January or August 2027. Appointment rank will reflect the candidate’s qualifications and record. Candidates whose doctorates are not obtained and submitted by the employment start date will be appointed at the Instructor rank. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate Finance courses using a transformative and applied learning approach. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester (4/4), with courses delivered in face-to-face and asynchronous online formats. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda meeting AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) standards, participate in curriculum development and assessment, mentor students, and contribute service to the department, college, university, and professional communities. Student engagement through co-curricular activities is also expected. The position includes evaluating student performance, maintaining department and student records in accordance with university policies, adhering to the university’s educational philosophy, collaborating with colleagues and professional peers, participating in faculty-related university meetings, serving on committees as requested, and preparing departmental reports as requested. Faculty engage in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities consistent with applicable university and College of Business policies. The Department of Finance has 10 full-time faculty members and offers undergraduate majors in Business Law, Finance, Insurance & Risk Management, and Real Estate, as well as minors in Banking, Financial Planning, Insurance & Risk Management, and Real Estate. Its graduate offerings include a Master of Science in Finance, and the department contributes to the UCO MBA and MSBA curricula. The department supports student clubs and organizations, manages a Student Investment Fund, and hosts events including the UCO Commercial Real Estate Summit. The positions are based at UCO’s Main Campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. The university serves more than 12,000 students; its College of Business serves over 2,200 undergraduate and more than 150 graduate students. Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research sample or statement, and contact information for three professional references. Applications without doctoral-level transcripts will not be considered. Review begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Requirements

Doctorate in Finance, Real Estate, or Insurance & Risk Management; doctoral degrees outside these disciplines will not be considered.
ABD candidates must have a scheduled dissertation defense date prior to the employment start date and provide strong evidence that the degree will be completed before the position begins.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to meet AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualifications.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level.
Applicants must submit doctoral-level transcripts.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or professional industry experience in finance, real estate, or insurance and risk management.
Prior professional business experience in finance, real estate, or insurance and risk management is highly valued and strongly preferred.
Professional business experience or leadership in business, government, or professional associations.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate Finance courses using a transformative and applied learning approach.
Maintain an active research agenda that meets AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) standards.
Participate in curriculum development and assessment activities.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional communities.
Mentor students and contribute to student engagement through co-curricular activities.
Evaluate student performance and maintain department and student records in accordance with university policies.
Collaborate with colleagues and professional peers and participate in university meetings related to faculty.
Serve on department, college, and university committees as requested.
Prepare departmental reports as requested.
Engage in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities consistent with applicable university and College of Business policies.