Assistant Professor of Finance

A successful candidate will play an active role in FMU's existing academic success.
The Assistant Professor of Finance is a full-time non-tenured faculty position requiring a strong academic background specifically in more than one area of Finance.
The Assistant Professor of Finance shall have the primary responsibility for supporting the School of Business in maximizing the University's operating performance while achieving institutional goals and objectives, requiring a strong academic background.
The Assistant Professor of Finance position requires experience in the field with the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses both face-to-face and online.
Essential Functions Maintain and oversee a full-time teaching schedule.
Participate in scholarly activities and academic services beyond the regular teaching assignment including advising.
Participate in the ongoing affairs of the University through self-initiated projects and service on ad hoc committees.
Remain current in the discipline and instruct assigned courses in a manner consistent with the scheduled time, course content, and course credit approved by the faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees.
Offer both introductory and advanced courses directly related to scheduled instruction, including: lecture, laboratory, clinical, performance and coaching assignments; preparation for instruction; and student assessment activities.
Develop and utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
Be accountable for collaborative and applied research in various disciplines, including assistance with grant applications and data analysis on funded grants.
Perform teaching, scholarship, service, professional development, and program assessment for accreditation.
Advise students for both academic and career fields.
A thorough understanding of technology, learning management systems, and computer applications is essential (i.
e.
Blackboard, Canvas, Powercampus, Jenzabar, LinkedIn Learning).
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishments of the responsibilities and functions of the School of Business.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the department head from assigning tasks that logically relate to the position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn Learning.
Proficient in using data in assessment and decision making.
Ability to foster a collaborative academic environment and cross-disciplinary initiative.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, service, and professional development.
Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
Qualifications An earned doctoral/terminal degree in the assigned academic (teaching) area and 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching area.
The ability to provide quality instruction in the academic discipline.
The potential for peer reviewed research, scholarly and/or creative accomplishment by representing the University in the academic discipline.
The potential to have a positive impact through service that represents the University on campus and within the greater community.
Experience teaching in higher education.
Familiarity with the Jenzabar technology suite for higher education.
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.
Qualified applicants are asked to upload a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, statement of diversity, unofficial transcript, and/or certifications, if applicable.
Supplemental Information In addition to the completed application, candidates must submit a list of three professional references (at least one from a previous employer) that includes names and contact information.
Review of application materials will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled.
No phone calls, please.
Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Experience Required Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Education Required Doctorate or better in Finance Behaviors Required Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Required Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization