Assistant Professor of Teaching

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number
FAE1933

Advertised Title
Assistant Professor of Teaching

Campus Location
Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number
009152

Category
Full-Time Faculty

Department
Finance Insurance Real Estate

Position Summary

Position

The Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate in the Fogelman College of Business & Economics at the University of Memphis is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Teaching non-tenure track position, with teaching duties beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. This is an academic year non-tenure-track appointment. Hiring is contingent on final budget approval. The Assistant Professor of Teaching will teach primarily at the Memphis Campus, including online though teaching at off-campus sites may be required.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include effectively teaching graduate and primarily undergraduate finance courses, significant service leadership on important departmental operations related to the Cook Analytics & Trading Lab. Instructional duties include effective instruction in undergraduate finance courses that may also be cross listed at the Master's level; evaluating student learning outcomes; participating in related department activities; and complying with all Department, College, and University regulations. The Assistant Professor of Teaching position will also be responsible for teaching courses that lead to financial certifications and licensing (CFP/CFA). Job duties include:

1. Teaching eight (8) finance courses for the academic year and ensuring high rates of success in student learning outcomes.

2. Maintenance of AACSB scholarly academic status.

3. Assisting with Cook Analytics & Trading Lab operations including lab scheduling, dataset maintenance, tech support liaison for hardware and software issues as well as support to improve the lab's worldwide web visibility through department resources.

4. Assisting with recruitment of students and student leaders for clubs and teams along with supporting students in finance competitions, the CFP Board educational program, inter-university student competitions, Finance Club, and other university activities. Maintaining contact with the CFA Society, the FPA Society along with maintaining AACSB scholarly academic credentials.

5. Service on Department and College Committees such as leading the Assessment of Learning Committee.

Compensation

Position offers competitive salary and attractive benefits package, commensurate with qualifications.

College and Department

The Fogelman College of Business & Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast and University of Memphis is a Carnegie R1 high research activity institution. The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). The College's full-time faculty of 96 serves approximately 3,100 students, with nearly 2,500 undergraduates, 550 master's students, and 50 doctoral students. The Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate includes 12 full-time faculty members in addition to this position. Additional information about the University, College, and Department is available at the University's official website: http://www.memphis.edu.

Applications

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript of highest degree earned, the names and contact information of three professional references, and be made at http://workforum.memphis.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately and may continue until the position is filled. The search committee chair is Dr. Konstantin Sokolov, Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate, (901) 678-5930, ksokolov@memphis.edu.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Qualifications

A Ph.D. or ABD in finance is required. Research and professional engagement activities sufficient to qualify as Scholarly Academic under existing AACSB business accreditation guidelines are strongly desired.

Special Conditions

Posting Date
07/14/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins
Yes

Hiring Range
Competitive.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript of highest degree earned, the names and contact information of three professional references, and be made at http://workforum.memphis.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately and may continue until the position is filled. The search committee chair is Dr. Konstantin Sokolov, Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate, (901) 678-5930, ksokolov@memphis.edu.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Is this posting for UofM employees only?
No

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)