What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Finance position at Westminster College - Fulton, MO?
Description
At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.
The Department of Business at Westminster College is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Finance beginning Fall 2024. The successful candidate must have an interest in teaching a wide variety of undergraduate finance courses for the on-campus program. Occasionally, the teaching load may include online courses with asynchronous delivery. All areas of finance will be considered. Prior professional experience in the industry is highly valued.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
- Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods. (Student-centered learning, service learning, online teaching)
- Academic advising within the major
- Participation in faculty governance and committee service
- Maintaining an agenda for scholarly or professional activity, providing information about the Finance major to campus offices (the Registrar, Enrollment Services etc.)
- Ability to relate to a diverse student population and facilitate individual student learning.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
Job Requirements:
Education: An earned Doctorate in Finance or ABD with a firm defense date (preferred). Master’s degree in Finance (required) especially if combined with years of industry experience and prior college-level teaching experience.
Application Documents:
1) Cover letter
2) Current curriculum vitae
3) Statement of teaching philosophy and research direction
4) Unofficial graduate transcripts
5) Three letters of recommendation
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
- Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
- Stand-alone EAP program
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
- Retirement 403(b) plan
- Tuition remission or exchange programs
- Sick and Vacation time
- Paid Holidays (15 each year)
Review of applications will begin September 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.
Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:
Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator
501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor
Fulton, MO 65251
HR@Westminster-mo.edu
573-592-5226
