Assistant Professor of Finance - Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Finance - Tenure Track

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The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business at Georgia College & State University, with programs of study accredited by AACSB and ABET, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Finance beginning August, 2022. Candidates with terminal degrees and a disciplinary background in Finance are encouraged to apply. The faculty member, in this 10-month tenure-track position, will teach courses in finance and financial economics. The Department of Economics & Finance offers academic programs of study including a Minor in Finance and a Concentration in Financial Economics for the BS in Economics. We also plan on offering a BS in Finance beginning in the fall of 2022.

*Job Summary*

The faculty member, in this 10-month tenure-track position, will teach courses in finance and financial economics. The Department of Economics & Finance offers academic programs of study including a Minor in Finance and a Concentration in Financial Economics for the BS in Economics. We also plan on offering a BS in Finance beginning in the fall of 2022.

Faculty at Georgia College are teacher-scholars and engaged university citizens. In addition to teaching in field by providing foundation courses for majors and nonmajors alike, all Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core university core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. Faculty are also expected to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

*Responsibilities*

*Research - *

Faculty must conduct research and develop within the profession including peer-reviewed scholarly publications, presentations at academic/professional meetings, and engage in other scholarly activities to continually meet our faculty qualifications policy.

*Service - *

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of our mission by providing high quality service at the department, college, university, community, and disciplinary level.

*Teaching - *

Teaching Responsibilities

- Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline

- Regular course meetings and instruction

- Mentoring Students

- Other teaching responsibilities

*Requirements*

*Educational Requirements*

Qualified candidates for the tenure-track position as Assistant Professor must have a terminal degree in Finance or related field and identify as a teacher-scholar committed to the public liberal arts. Doctoral student applicants in an All-but-Dissertation (ABD) status will be considered.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

*Other Required Qualifications*

Understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning;

Successful higher education teaching experience within the candidate's area of specialization;

Strong communication skills;

A passion for working with and mentoring students;

Demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. In keeping with the University's mission, we especially encourage applicants who will further our goal of cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity; and

A commitment to fostering academic excellence, rigor, and distinctiveness in the public liberal arts and in business education. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core university and college curricula and providing foundation courses for majors and nonmajors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey

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