Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Finance

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Finance.

Position Details Location Gulf Park

730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560
United States Division Finance Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

A candidate’s application material needs to submit through the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu to be considered for the position. Applicants need to submit an application letter, a current vita and a list of references (minimum of three). The position will be open until filled but screening will begin on November 19, 2018. Please direct all questions to Dr. Marvin Bouillon (marvin.bouillon@usm.edu), Interim Director, School of Finance.

Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, visiting faculty position in the School of Finance. This expected start date will be in August 2019.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses in the undergraduate BSBA finance degree program, with the possibility of teaching in the College of Business and Economic Development’s MBA program. We seek individuals who are collegial, team-oriented and student-centered. The School of Finance faculty are actively engaged in scholarly, professional and pedagogical research and participate in our assurance of learning processes.

Minimum QualificationsA doctorate degree in finance or other appropriate degrees and certifications such that the candidate will be considered a scholarly or a practice academic in finance for AACSB accreditation purposes is required. Additionally, evidence of excellence in collegiate teaching and institutional/professional service is required.

Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will have professional experience in finance. Evidence of scholarly research and experience in teaching hybrid/flipped/online classes are pluses.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Online at Southern Miss. Since 2006, our students have collected three Truman Scholarships and 18 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. USM students also lead Mississippi with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Our Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solutions. As one of only 36 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.