Instructor or Lecturer, Finance

The Opportunity

The College of Business at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer in the Department of Finance and Dr. Phillips School of Real Estate. The normal teaching load for an instructor/lecturer is four courses per semester during the academic year.  Teaching needs include risk management and insurance, wealth management, and other finance related courses.

As a professional school in a major public research university, we are committed to research, teaching, and service as we prepare future leaders in business, government, and academia. The College of Business enjoys a national and international reputation for excellence in education. We offer undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs and are among the elite group of colleges accredited by the AACSB.  Please click here for additional information about the college.

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructor:

• At the time of application, applicants must hold a master's degree in finance or a related field from an AACSB accredited institution.

• More than one year of full-time or the equivalent in part-time teaching experience as a college instructor or the equivalent in part-time experience.

• A demonstrated history of high-quality teaching outcomes with regard to course delivery, student learning, grading discipline, and student perception.

Lecturer:

• At the time of application, applicants must hold a doctoral degree in finance or a related field from an AACSB accredited institution.

• More than one year of full-time or the equivalent in part-time teaching experience as a college instructor.

• A demonstrated history of high-quality teaching outcomes with regard to course delivery, student learning, grading discipline, and student perception.

Candidates must clearly describe how their qualifications meet or exceed these minimums in their cover letter and curriculum vitae. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Instructor:

• Teaching experience in graduate programs.

• Consulting or substantive work experience in insurance, wealth management, or the financial services industry.

• Professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Lecturer:

• Teaching experience in graduate programs.

• Consulting or substantive work experience in insurance, wealth management, or the financial services industry.

• A record of academic or professional publication related to finance, accounting, or insurance.

• Professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.  In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:  Melissa Frye at melissa.frye@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a repost position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options. 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment. 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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