Assistant Teaching Professor - Personal Financial Planning

The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) seeks applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor.  This is a non-tenure track, nine-month appointment, which will support its undergraduate and graduate programs in Personal Financial Planning (PFP).

This position will be responsible for teaching courses focused on Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning, Estate and Gift Planning, Tax Planning, and other courses delivered via traditional classroom and/or online that would prepare students to meet the education requirement to sit for the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Other teaching, undergraduate/graduate advising and/or service responsibilities may be assigned in place of the above should our needs change.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree completed before the first day of employment.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Qualifications to teach the above-described courses.
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation status.
• Experience working with undergraduate students in a learning and mentoring environment.
• Experience with e-learning and technology-related educational innovation.
• Experience working with undergraduates and graduates for advising, recruitment, and industry
• Commitment to inclusive practices.

Application Procedure

An application package should include the following:

• An application letter highlighting key areas of strength in the applicant’s background and summarizing the fit of applicant with the position
• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Candidates applying for this position are required to provide a statement addressing how they would utilize their former experience and knowledge to promote diversity and inclusion at the university and how that commitment would add value to the Division of Applied Social Sciences.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2021 and continue until a suitable candidate is recruited.

Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/

Job ID: 39092

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Dr. Rui Yao

Chair, Search Committee

214 Mumford Hall

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

Email: yaor@missouri.edu   

Phone: 573-882-9343

Start Date

August 1, 2022

Salary

Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Benefit Eligibility 

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

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Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

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