Faculty - Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenure-Track)

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance in the Woodbury School of Business. This role focuses on teaching excellence and developing a current finance curriculum aligned with AACSB standards.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses, maintain an active SA-level research program, and contribute to curriculum development and service. UVU emphasizes accessibility and a broad student population on Main Campus in Orem.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited university in Finance or a closely related field. ABD may apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered approach to teaching and learning; advise and mentor students, including recommending students for advancement and graduation; develop and prepare instructional materials, including syllabi, exams, course outlines, and instructional resources. Evaluate student learning using written, verbal, practical, and performance-based assessments. Maintain and submit accurate, timely records related to student performance and accountability. Supervise assigned extracurricular activities in support of student engagement and program objectives.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses across multiple instructional modalities (in-person, online, hybrid). Plan, prepare, and deliver courses aligned with approved curricula and measurable learning objectives. Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups to support student engagement and learning outcomes. Employ effective pedagogical methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, demonstrations, visual aids, experiential learning, individualized instruction, and online delivery.
• Collaborate with the department chair, faculty, staff, and advisers to support and sustain an effective academic program. Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Participate in faculty and other related meetings, as assigned.
• Maintain an active research agenda to sustain Scholarly Academic (SA) status in accordance with institutional and AACSB accreditation requirements. Maintain status as a graduate faculty member in accordance with institutional requirements. Stay current with industry trends, applied methodologies, and appropriate educational technologies (e.g., responsible AI integration).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Pedagogy

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Teaching across modalities

Adaptability

Assessment of learning

Scholarly activity

Communication & collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Finance or related field (ABD allowed)

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Faculty - Assistant Professor of Finance(Tenure-Track)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706607

Closing: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure-trackAssistant Professor of Finance in the Woodbury School of Business.We are seeking a colleague whose first commitment is to teachingand who will help keep the finance curriculum current as thediscipline changes.

Financial practice is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence,machine learning, alternative data, digital assets, and modernanalytics tools are altering what graduates need to know when theyenter the profession. We want a faculty member who will reviseexisting courses and develop new ones in response. The successfulcandidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses,maintain an active research agenda sufficient to sustain ScholarlyAcademic (SA) status under AACSB standards, and contribute tocurriculum development and departmental service.

The Department and the School

The Woodbury School of Business is accredited by AACSBInternational and is housed in the Keller Building. The Departmentof Finance and Economics offers bachelor's degrees in Finance andin Financial Planning & Wealth Management, and teaches graduatefinance coursework in the MBA and MSF programs.

Departmental and school resources available to faculty and studentsinclude the following:

• A Bloomberg Lab, with terminals used in coursework thatincludes graduate investment analysis and portfoliomanagement.
• A FinTech Center, supporting applied student work in financialtechnology and data.
• The Wolverine Fund, a student-run venture capital fund whosemembers conduct investment research, risk assessment, and portfoliomanagement, and work directly with venture investors and startupfounders.
• The SMARTLab and the Money Success Center, which supportanalytics instruction and student financial literacyprogramming.
• The Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute, which administers studentseed funding and pitch competitions.
• Utah Valley University is the largest public university in Utahand serves a broad student population that includes a substantialnumber of first-generation students. Faculty have considerablelatitude in course design and in developing new experientialofferings.

Living in Utah Valley

Orem is located in Utah Valley at the base of the WasatchMountains, roughly 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City and Salt LakeCity International Airport. The area forms part of the SiliconSlopes technology and financial services corridor, which givesfaculty ready access to industry contacts for guest lectures,internships, and applied student projects.

Provo Canyon, Sundance, and Utah Lake are within a half-hour drive,and several major ski resorts lie about an hour to the north. Thefive national parks in southern Utah are within weekend drivingdistance. Housing and general living costs are lower than in mostcoastal metropolitan areas, and commutes are short.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered approach to teaching and learning.Advise and mentor students, including recommending students foradvancement and graduation; develop and prepare instructionalmaterials, including syllabi, exams, course outlines, andinstructional resources. Evaluate student learning using written,verbal, practical, and performance-based assessments. Maintain andsubmit accurate, timely records related to student performance andaccountability. Supervise assigned extracurricular activities insupportof student engagement and program objectives.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses acrossmultiple instructional modalities (in-person, online, hybrid).Plan, prepare, and deliver courses aligned with approved curriculaand measurable learning objectives.. Instruct, manage, and superviseindividuals and groups to support student engagement and learningoutcomes.. Employ effective pedagogical methods, including lectures,discussions, case studies, demonstrations, visual aids,experiential learning, individualized instruction, and onlinedelivery.
• Collaborate with the department chair, faculty, staff, andadvisers to support and sustain an effective academic program. Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Participate in faculty and other related meetings, asassigned.
• Maintain an active research agenda to sustain Scholarly Academic (SA) status in accordance with institutional and AACSBaccreditation requirements. Maintain status as a graduate facultymember in accordance with institutional requirements. Stay currentwith industry trends, applied methodologies, and appropriateeducational technologies (e.g., responsible AI integration).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited university in Finance or a closelyrelated field. ABD may apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Obtained widely recognized industry certification(s), including, but not limited to:
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)®
  • Financial Risk Manager (FRM)®
  • Chartered Investment Counselor (CIC)
  • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
• Experience in financial analysis.
• Proficiency in programming, preferably using R and/orPython.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter, describing your teaching interests and yourapproach to keeping course content current
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as studentevaluations, peer reviews, or learning assessment data
• Unofficial transcripts
• One letter of recommendation (additional letters are welcomebut not required)

Optional Application Materials

• Job market paper or other representative research
• Sample syllabus for a course you would like to teach ordevelop

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in finance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical strategies andinstructional technologies that support student learning andassurance of learning (AOL) outcomes.
• Knowledge of student engagement, classroom management,motivation, and assessment.
• Knowledge in curriculum development, assessment, and programreview in support of AACSB accreditation and academicexcellence.

Skills

• Proven skill to teach effectively across instructionalmodalities, including face-to-face, online, and synchronous remoteformats.
• Demonstrated adaptability, student engagement strategies, andmodality-appropriate course design.
• Evidence of effective teaching and documented impact on studentlearning, supported by multiple measures (e.g., studentevaluations, peer reviews, learning assessments).
• Demonstrated record of scholarly academic activity or clearpotential for sustained, high-quality intellectual contributionsconsistent with AACSB standards for Scholarly Academic (SA) facultystatus.

Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the abilityto work collaboratively and effectively with students, colleagues,and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply general principles and disciplinary knowledgeeffectively to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures andinstructions with accuracy, consistency, and professionaljudgment.
• Ability to engage and support students across multiple deliverymodes, including face-to-face, synchronous online, and asynchronousonline instruction.
• Ability to deliver high-quality instruction consistent withAACSB standards.

EEO Statement

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