Position Number:

107820

Position Title (Classification Title):

Instructor, 107820

Working Title:

Visiting Instructor of Finance

Job Summary:

The focus of this position will be to teach lower-level finance classes (face-to-face and online), specifically, Managerial Finance, and other finance related courses to adequately provide a good foundation in finance, and to prepare students for many other classes within the department and the College of Business. This position will teach four classes each fall and spring with a possible teaching assignment in the summer. This position will also serve on departmental, college and university committees. This Instructor will maintain his/her professional affiliations and contribute to professional activities. This position will mentor students and provide advice on professional endeavors.

Department

Accounting & Finance

FLSA:

Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in Finance or a closely related field including at least 18 graduate semester hours in Finance, coupled with pertinent work experience and continuing professional development and engagement activities to maintain qualifications for performing teaching assignment. Must meet the College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualification for an Instructor position.

Preferred Qualifications

A doctoral degree in Finance from an AACSB-accredited institution or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Finance is a definite plus. Regardless of the degree, it must be coupled with pertinent work experience and continuing professional development and engagement activities to maintain qualifications for performing the teaching assignment and the candidate must meet the College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualifications for an Instructor position. Preferred candidates will also have relevant teaching experience which includes proven effectiveness in online course development and teaching, professional experience, and professional certification. In addition to a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and service, the successful candidate will also have potential or demonstrated contributions to a climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Hours

As course schedule dictates.

Contract Period

9 months

FTE

1.0

Salary Range

$90,000-$111,000

Pay Basis

Annually

Preferred Response Date:

01/04/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. The listed references will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative