Assistant Professor of Finance

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Accounting, Economics, & Finance

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Professor of Finance (9 Month) position is responsible for teaching in the finance curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate level. The university expects instructional excellence and scholarly output appropriate for a school with AACSB accreditation of its undergraduate and MBA programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws as well as agency and institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Ph.D. in Finance or related field. ABDs may be considered if all degree requirements are completed before employment commences.

Preferred Education and/or Experience: 

•  Teaching experience and publications are desirable.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve on University, College, and Department committees;

• Teach required courses per semester (fall and spring), of which 2 to 3 may be different courses; classes take place in the mornings, at night (1 night/week), and/or online;

• During the summers (subject to funding, department’s needs, and availability) all full-time faculty members, including Instructors, may teach an additional two courses for 15% of their 9-month salary, over 5 weeks;

• Perform research leading to publication in national journals in the areas of instruction, such publications will be considered in yearly evaluations;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Committed to students’ success as indicated by prior teaching experience;

• Ability to mentor and supervise employees;

• Committed to remaining current in the area of expertise and/or instruction;

• Demonstrated teaching ability.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$105,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Writing Sample

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Copies of research writings needed as writing sample.

Recruitment Contact Information:

John Hall, Chair, Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, jrhall1@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myw