Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics

Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Assistant Professor of Finance and
Economics

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days

Department: 22R000 - College of Business

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or
more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Cynthia Harter

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University, an AACSB
International accredited school, invites applications for an
Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics beginning August 2027.
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in Finance, Economics, or
a closely related field (Ph.D. or D.B.A.) from an AACSB
International accredited institution. ABD applicants may be
considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that
occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment and must have
their doctoral degree awarded (verified by official transcripts) at
the time of appointment. The position begins August 2027.

The position serves the Finance and Economics courses in the
undergraduate business core and potentially in the MBA program. It
requires excellence in and a commitment to teaching that includes
both face-to-face instruction and online teaching. The successful
candidate will maintain a workload consistent with the needs and
priorities of the college and the institution. Courses may include,
but are not limited to, banking, financial planning, financial
literacy, financial technology, macroeconomics, microeconomics,
personal finance, and other related fields.

Conducting and publishing high-quality scholarly research in
economics, finance, or a related area in peer-reviewed journals
consistent with the College of Business requirements for Scholarly
Academics is required. Other responsibilities include service in
support of Finance and Economics, service to the profession, the
University, and the business community consistent with EKU's
mission.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the
responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such
capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate
knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline
and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire
such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned doctoral degree in Finance,
Economics, or a closely related field (Ph.D. or D.B.A.) from an
AACSB International accredited institution. ABD applicants may be
considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that
occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment and have
earned their doctoral degree (verified by official transcripts) at
the time of appointment.

Experience:

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 10% - Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching

techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and
assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU
students. - (Essential)

• 10% - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement

courses related to one's curricular area. - (Essential)

• 20% - Develop and maintain an active research agenda. -

(Essential)

• 5% - Keep up to date with one's field and curricular areas by

reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by
attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty
development activities. - (Essential)

• 5% - Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental,

college, and university committee assignments. - (Essential)

• 5% - Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work

effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its
academic units, and its campus community. - (Essential)

• 5% - Demonstrate respect for and support EKU's student

population. - (Essential)

• 40% - Teach courses as assigned at the times and in the

locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students. -
(Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for
visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Preference will be given to
candidates with an active research agenda and publication
record.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and
educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of
age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,
disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information
in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program
or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it
conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background
check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-finance-and-economics-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states-76801f3f-d967-462d-8f2a-27108b93dbbd

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