Lecturer of Finance

Posting Details

Position Title

Lecturer of Finance

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/23007

College

Cameron School Business - 31200 College

Dept/School

Economics and Finance - 31250

Vacancy Number

16F-438

Position Number

567

Location of Workplace

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Economics and Finance has an opening for a Lecturer of Finance beginning in August 2022. This position is expected to teach mostly undergraduate classes in finance and may have the opportunity to teach graduate classes as part of the business school’s growing online MBA program, MSF program, or the school’s face-to-face International MBA program but graduate teaching is dependent upon qualifications and candidate interest.
This faculty position is expected to contribute to the life of the school and department primarily through teaching and student engagement. We seek to add a faculty member who can bring professional experience into the classroom.
In addition, the position includes service responsibilities within and beyond the department including committee service as appropriate. The position is non-tenure track but considered a permanent position. Some research may be required to maintain academic qualifications and all faculty are encouraged to participate in research projects as appropriate.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates can meet the minimum qualifications in one of two ways:

• A related Master’s degree with 18 hours of finance related graduate courses in combination with significant work experience in finance
• Master’s degree in a related discipline with a CFA certification

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preferred qualifications include:

• CFA designation
• PhD in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Significant work experience in finance

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Economics and Finance at UNCW contributes four concentrations (finance, economics, real estate, and fintech) to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as well as housing the Bachelor of Arts in Economics Degree and the Master of Science in Finance. In addition, the department actively supports the Master of Business Administration program as well as the International MBA program, a joint program with international partner schools. The Department actively encourages faculty and student engagement through student clubs in addition to other programs such as Fed Challenge, CFA Challenge, the student managed investment fund, and honors research projects. The department also prides itself on an improving research portfolio and collaborative work within the department.

College/School Information

UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Special Notes to Applicants

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

01/25/2022

Job Close Date

02/18/2022
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

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