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

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

About The Position

The College of Business at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for two full-time, non-tenure-track Finance faculty positions beginning in January or August 2027. Faculty teach and mentor students, assess student performance, maintain department and student records, and adhere to the university’s educational philosophy and policies. They are also expected to conduct and publish research consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) standards; participate in curriculum development and assessment; provide service to the department, college, university, and professional communities; and contribute to student engagement through mentoring and co-curricular activities. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester. Courses may be taught face-to-face or asynchronously online. Appointment rank depends on qualifications and the candidate’s record of teaching, scholarship, professional experience, and service. ABD candidates must have a scheduled dissertation defense before the employment start date; if the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by that date, the position rank will change to Instructor. The Department of Finance has 10 full-time faculty members and offers undergraduate majors in Business Law, Finance, Insurance & Risk Management, and Real Estate, along with related minors. It offers a Master of Science in Finance and contributes to the UCO MBA and MSBA curricula. Department activities include student clubs, a Student Investment Fund, and events such as the UCO Commercial Real Estate Summit. UCO is a metropolitan university serving more than 12,000 students in Edmond, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City. The College of Business serves over 2,200 undergraduate and more than 150 graduate students across six academic departments. The university notes its ties to the Oklahoma City business community and opportunities for professional engagement and applied scholarship. Applicants should submit 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 through the university employment portal. Applications lacking doctoral-level transcripts will not be considered. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is 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 before the employment start date; the doctorate must be obtained and submitted by the start date to retain the Assistant Professor rank.
Ability to meet AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualifications.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or professional industry experience in finance, real estate, or insurance and risk management.
Professional business experience or leadership in business, government, or professional associations.
Experience in teaching, research, and/or industry aligned with departmental strategic goals.

Responsibilities

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