Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, Personal Financial Planning (Dual posted with JOB ID

University of Missouri System; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Columbia Township, Missouri, to primarily teach in the Personal Financial Planning program. This non-tenure track position focuses on undergraduate instruction as well as potential graduate teaching.

The successful candidate will be responsible for courses including Employee Benefits, Estate Planning, and Investment Management, as well as preparing students for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam. An ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate strong teaching and mentoring skills.

The position comes with eligibility for University benefits, which include medical and educational fee discounts.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Financial Planning or a related field required by appointment.
• Experience in teaching upper-division courses in Financial Planning.
• CAP certificate status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-division courses in the Personal Financial Planning program.
• Prepare students to meet educational requirements for the CFP® exam.
• Participate in undergraduate advising and service activities.

Skills

Teaching experience in Financial Planning

Experience with e-learning

Advising and mentoring undergraduate students

Education

PhD in Financial Planning or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) seeks applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor. This is a non‑tenure track, nine‑month appointment that will primarily support undergraduate instruction in the Personal Financial Planning (PFP) program, with potential contribution to graduate instruction as needed.

This position will have primary responsibility for teaching upper‑division courses that comprise the CFP® Core curriculum, including Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning, Estate and Gift Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management, Investment Management, and the Financial Planning Capstone. Courses may be delivered via traditional classroom, hybrid, and/or online formats. A central responsibility of the position is preparing students to meet the education requirement to sit for the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam. The successful candidate may also teach selected lower‑division courses in personal and family finance to support enrollment growth and provide instructional continuity. Additional responsibilities may include undergraduate and/or graduate advising and service activities consistent with the instructional mission of the program and division, with specific duties subject to change based on program needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Financial Planning or a related field by the time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on

• Highest degree earned.
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificate status.
• Qualifications to teach the above‑described courses.
• 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 connections.

Application Materials

Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/ (Job ID 59921). 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.

Review of applications will begin July 15, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is recruited.

Contact

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Andrew Zumwalt, Chair, Search Committee, 125B Mumford Hall, University of Missouri‑Columbia, MO 65211. Email: [e-mail]. Phone: [phone].

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.