Non-Tenure Track Faculty – Finance

27017BR

Business

Position Overview

The School of Business at the University of Kansas is searching for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in Finance for the 2024-25 academic year. Primary duties focus on teaching  undergraduate or graduate level courses in various topics in Finance, such as financial management, investments, corporate finance, financial intermediaries, personal finance, banking, real estate, and portfolio management. All interested candidates should demonstrate their industry and/or teaching expertise in Finance.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.

The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Initial appointment will be for 1-year term with an official title of Lecturer.  Position is renewable and subject to needs of the School of Business and the Finance department at the time of reappointment.

Job Description

80% Teaching
Teach undergraduate or graduate level courses in various topics in Finance, such as financial management, investments, corporate finance, financial intermediaries, personal finance, banking, real estate, and portfolio management. Duties include but are not limited to course preparation, consultation, and assignment of course grades. Typical course load for this 1.0 FTE appointment is four courses each semester (fall and spring). Course load and teaching assignments will be determined by the Area Director to best meet the needs of the School of Business.  All instructors should abide by area, school, and university policies and procedures.

20% Service
Participate as an active member of the area and engage in instruction-related activities beyond direct instruction. Examples include curriculum development committees, course improvement initiatives, and advising student organizations. All faculty members are expected to fulfill their share of service duties needed to facilitate the efficient operation of the school. 

Required Qualifications

For teaching undergraduate courses: a Masters (or higher) degree in business, marketing, or closely related field.  For teaching graduate courses: A Ph.D. in marketing or related field.

A demonstrated record of teaching excellence in marketing and/or professional selling, OR a record of mentorship, leadership or training experience in a professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated (or high potential for) scholarly or industry engagement.

Additional Candidate Instruction

To be considered, candidates must submit an online application.  A complete application will include a: 

• letter of application describing both academic and/or industry experience and accomplishments,
• record of productivity in teaching, research, service, and/or industry experience as noted in CV,
• teaching statement and supplemental materials, as appropriate (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations).

Letters of recommendation will be required from selected applications as the search process moves beyond the initial screening round. 

In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant’s contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU’s mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application, “Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.” The response must be within 4,000 characters or less.

Review of applications will begin on February 29, 2024 and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. 

Application Review Begins

29-Feb-2024

Anticipated Start Date

18-Aug-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.