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Assistant or Associate Professor - Finance

Employer
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Location
Colorado Springs

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Professional Fields, Business & Management
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Assistant or Associate Professor - Finance - 27061 Faculty

Description
Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)!

The College of Business and Administration at UCCS invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance starting in August 2023.

The Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance position in the College of Business is an academic year (9-month) tenure-track position in Accounting, Finance, and Business Law. This position entails teaching, research, service. The position will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of finance, with a special emphasis on money, banking, and related topics. Classes in other areas will be assigned as needed and efforts will be made to find opportunities for the faculty member to teach in his/her special areas of expertise. Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid.

The successful faculty member should be devoted to teaching excellence at the graduate and undergraduate level, committed to high-quality scholarly research, and interested in pursuing community involvement. Cross-disciplinary research is respected and encouraged.

The College of Business is AACSB accredited. All faculty are required to contribute to the maintenance of AACSB accreditation.

Successful employees should demonstrate the following:
  • Ability to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
  • Achievement in scholarship such as journal articles, presentations at academic conferences, and/or books/book chapters
  • Evidence of effective teaching and commitment to student learning.
  • Relevant teaching experience at the university level.
  • Willingness to engage with the business community.
  • Relevant industry experience.

Faculty members should also be committed to further enhancing our collegial environment, which includes service to the college, university, community, and profession. Candidates are invited to view the college website at: https://business.uccs.edu/.

Who We Are:

The AACSB International accredited College of Business enrolls approximately 2,000 students annually. The College of Business offers comprehensive undergraduate degrees, select master's degrees, and professional programs that emphasize principle-based ethical decision making.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. UCCS offers 53 undergraduate degree programs, 24 graduate degree programs, and 8 doctoral programs. UCCS is also home to the world's only Bachelor of InnovationTM program, which allows our graduates to master multi-disciplinary skills and graduate ready to create real change in the world. UCCS was recently classified as a "High Research Activity" university by the Carnegie Foundation and takes pride in being the only higher education institution in southern Colorado that explicitly includes research as part of its mission. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of offices – First Year Experience, Excel Centers, Academic Advising, and the Career Center just to name a few. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus.

The city, which was recently ranked as the number two Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2022, known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song "America the Beautiful" and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. The 14,115 foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trails, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities.

Work Location: Typically, on-site; position may be partially remote, based on the semester-to-semester need of the department, as determined with the supervisor.

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range:

Assistant Professor - Generally starting at $135,000 - $144,000 per academic year.

Associate Professor - Generally starting at $144,500 - $153,500 per academic year.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

In addition, the College of Business provides travel and professional development funding.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:
    Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10% Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment Faculty Housing Assistance Program

Tentative Search Timeline:
    Priority will be given to applications submitted by September 16, 2022 (Friday). However, this posting will remain open until filled. Application review is expected to begin September 19, 2022. The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be at the Financial Management Association (FMA) conference during October 19-22, 2022. For those applicants not attending the conference, there will be an opportunity for phone interviews prior to the conference. The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be mid to late November. The potential employee start date is August 14, 2023.

UCCS is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
    An earned doctorate (or ABD*) in finance from an AACSB accredited school. *ABD applicants must have completed all doctoral course requirements and qualifying exams and must persuasively demonstrate that all degree requirements will be completed before the start of the position. To be considered at the Associate Professor rank, applicants should show evidence of tenure at a regionally accredited higher education institution.

Physical Requirements:
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements, and fine motor skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
Special Instructions to Applicants: • This position is open until filled. Complete applications received by 5:00 PM MST on Friday September 16, 2022 will receive full consideration. • Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 27061). • Official transcripts will be required upon hire. • Statements of teaching effectiveness, statement of diversity, and research philosophy are required as part of the application. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. (1) A COVER LETTER that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. (2) A current CV. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. Include any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting (3) List of five professional REFERENCES. (4) UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. (5) STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY. (6) STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY. (7) STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY - please address how you would enhance or contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and in the classroom. (8) EVIDENCE OF TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS such as student evaluations. Please include a summary of courses taught. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40025 - BUS-Administrative Ops

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Aug 22, 2022

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Ryan Chacon, Search Committee Chair Posting Contact Email: rchacon2@uccs.edu Position Number: 00450303





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