Assistant Teaching Professor

Department of Finance

Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business

The Department of Finance in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri invites qualified applicants to apply for a non-tenure-track position starting 8/18/2025 or other mutually agreeable date at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The candidate will generally teach at the undergraduate level but may also include graduate level courses. Courses are typically on campus but may be conducted online. In addition to teaching, the candidate will be expected to actively participate in university service. There is an 80/20 split between teaching and service. This is strictly a teaching position with zero support for research

Minimum Requirements:
* PhD in Finance from an AACSB-accredited business program, completed by the time of appointment.

Candidate will be evaluated on:
* Established record of teaching excellence.
* Prior experience in teaching.
* Ability to develop courses.
* Demonstrated capability to teach a diverse range of finance courses.
Metrics: number of prior classes taught, range of different types of finance of classes taught, course evaluations, previous classes developed, and previous experience teaching with online and in seat courses

Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. (If needed, please send letters of reference to mubusfinance@missouri.edu)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.

The Department: The Department of Finance has a current enrollment of about 500 junior and senior finance majors for the BS in Business Administration degree. The department participates in the MBA program, has an active PhD program, and an online M.S.-Finance Program.

The College: The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business enrolls more than 4265 undergraduate students, 467 students at the master's level, and 40 PhD students. For additional information about the Department of Finance and the Trulaske College, see our website at http://business.missouri.edu/

The University: The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, Missouri, has approximately 33,000 students and a full range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees including schools of law, medicine, and veterinary medicine.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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