Faculty - Assistant Professor of Finance

Faculty - Assistant Professor of Finance
(Tenure-Track)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706607

Closing: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor of Finance in the Woodbury School of Business.
We are seeking a colleague whose first commitment is to teaching
and who will help keep the finance curriculum current as the
discipline changes.

Financial practice is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence,
machine learning, alternative data, digital assets, and modern
analytics tools are altering what graduates need to know when they
enter the profession. We want a faculty member who will revise
existing courses and develop new ones in response. The successful
candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses,
maintain an active research agenda sufficient to sustain Scholarly
Academic (SA) status under AACSB standards, and contribute to
curriculum development and departmental service.

The Department and the School

The Woodbury School of Business is accredited by AACSB
International and is housed in the Keller Building. The Department
of Finance and Economics offers bachelor's degrees in Finance and
in Financial Planning & Wealth Management, and teaches graduate
finance coursework in the MBA and MSF programs.

Departmental and school resources available to faculty and students
include the following:

• A Bloomberg Lab, with terminals used in coursework that

includes graduate investment analysis and portfolio
management.

• A FinTech Center, supporting applied student work in financial

technology and data.

• The Wolverine Fund, a student-run venture capital fund whose

members conduct investment research, risk assessment, and portfolio
management, and work directly with venture investors and startup
founders.

• The SMARTLab and the Money Success Center, which support

analytics instruction and student financial literacy
programming.

• The Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute, which administers student

seed funding and pitch competitions.

• Utah Valley University is the largest public university in Utah

and serves a broad student population that includes a substantial
number of first-generation students. Faculty have considerable
latitude in course design and in developing new experiential
offerings.

Living in Utah Valley

Orem is located in Utah Valley at the base of the Wasatch
Mountains, roughly 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake
City International Airport. The area forms part of the Silicon
Slopes technology and financial services corridor, which gives
faculty ready access to industry contacts for guest lectures,
internships, and applied student projects.

Provo Canyon, Sundance, and Utah Lake are within a half-hour drive,
and several major ski resorts lie about an hour to the north. The
five national parks in southern Utah are within weekend driving
distance. Housing and general living costs are lower than in most
coastal metropolitan areas, and commutes are short.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered approach to teaching and learning.

Advise and mentor students, including recommending students for
advancement and graduation; develop and prepare instructional
materials, including syllabi, exams, course outlines, and
instructional resources. Evaluate student learning using written,
verbal, practical, and performance-based assessments. Maintain and
submit accurate, timely records related to student performance and
accountability. Supervise assigned extracurricular activities in
support of student engagement and program objectives.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses across

multiple instructional modalities (in-person, online, hybrid).
Plan, prepare, and deliver courses aligned with approved curricula
and measurable learning objectives. Instruct, manage, and supervise
individuals and groups to support student engagement and learning
outcomes. Employ effective pedagogical methods, including lectures,
discussions, case studies, demonstrations, visual aids,
experiential learning, individualized instruction, and online
delivery.

• Collaborate with the department chair, faculty, staff, and

advisers to support and sustain an effective academic program.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Participate in faculty and other related meetings, as
assigned.

• Maintain an active research agenda to sustain Scholarly

Academic (SA) status in accordance with institutional and AACSB
accreditation requirements. Maintain status as a graduate faculty
member in accordance with institutional requirements. Stay current
with industry trends, applied methodologies, and appropriate
educational technologies (e.g., responsible AI integration).

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited university in Finance or a closely
related field. ABD may apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Obtained widely recognized industry certification(s),

including, but not limited to:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)®
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)®
• Chartered Investment Counselor (CIC)
• Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
• Experience in financial analysis.
• Proficiency in programming, preferably using R and/or

Python.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter, describing your teaching interests and your

approach to keeping course content current

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student

evaluations, peer reviews, or learning assessment data

• Unofficial transcripts
• One letter of recommendation (additional letters are welcome

but not required)

Optional Application Materials:

• Job market paper or other representative research
• Sample syllabus for a course you would like to teach or

develop

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in finance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical strategies and

instructional technologies that support student learning and
assurance of learning (AOL) outcomes.

• Knowledge of student engagement, classroom management,

motivation, and assessment.

• Knowledge in curriculum development, assessment, and program

review in support of AACSB accreditation and academic
excellence.

Skills

• Proven skill to teach effectively across instructional

modalities, including face-to-face, online, and synchronous remote
formats.

• Demonstrated adaptability, student engagement strategies, and

modality-appropriate course design.

• Evidence of effective teaching and documented impact on student

learning, supported by multiple measures (e.g., student
evaluations, peer reviews, learning assessments).

• Demonstrated record of scholarly academic activity or clear

potential for sustained, high-quality intellectual contributions
consistent with AACSB standards for Scholarly Academic (SA) faculty
status.

Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability

to work collaboratively and effectively with students, colleagues,
and external stakeholders.

• Ability to apply general principles and disciplinary knowledge

effectively to specific conditions.

• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures and

instructions with accuracy, consistency, and professional
judgment.

• Ability to engage and support students across multiple delivery

modes, including face-to-face, synchronous online, and asynchronous
online instruction.

• Ability to deliver high-quality instruction consistent with

AACSB standards.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5534924/faculty-assistant-professor-of-finance-tenure-track

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