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

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Business at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), an AACSB-accredited institution, invites applications for a full-time, temporary non-tenure track position in Finance to begin in January 2027. This is a one semester appointment. Applicants must hold a doctorate in Finance or Real Estate or Insurance & Risk Management. Doctoral degrees outside these disciplines will not be considered. ABDs will be considered but must provide strong evidence that the degree will be completed prior to position start. We are particularly interested in candidates with teaching, research, and/or industry experience in finance, real estate, insurance & risk management areas that align with departmental strategic goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate teaching excellence, an active research agenda consistent with AACSB scholarly academic (SA) qualifications, and the ability to contribute to service at the department, college, and university levels. Prior professional business experience in finance, real estate, or insurance & risk management is highly valued and strongly preferred. Faculty are employed by the university to teach and are expected to publish research and perform service. This position teaches and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities consistent with applicable university and College of Business faculty policies.

Requirements

A doctorate in Finance or 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.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to meet Scholarly Academic (SA) qualifications under AACSB standards.
Provide evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or professional industry experience in finance, real estate, or insurance & risk management is preferred.
Candidates with professional business experience or leadership in business, government, or professional associations will receive strong consideration.
Prior professional business experience in finance, real estate, or insurance & risk management is highly valued and strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Finance, 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.
Contribute to student engagement through co-curricular activities.
Teach and mentor students.
Evaluate student performance.
Maintain department and student records in accordance with university policies.
Adhere to the educational philosophy of the university.
Work in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers.
Participate in university meetings that relate 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 faculty policies.