Term Assistant Professor/Instructor, Accounting or Finance, and Concentration Director, Financi[...]

SSRN; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Term Assistant Professor/Instructor in Accounting or Finance. This full-time role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses while overseeing the Financial Planning and Wealth Management concentration. The successful candidate will contribute positively to the academic environment, engage with students, and collaborate with faculty to ensure curriculum relevance. If you have a Master's or PhD in a related field and a CFP certification, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of business education in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD required in related fields.
• CFP certification required if no PhD.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting, finance, and financial planning courses.
• Manage concentration and engage with students and faculty.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Mentoring

Collegiality

Education

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in Financial Planning, Accounting, or Finance

CFP professional certification

Job description

Term Assistant Professor/Instructor, Accounting or Finance, and Concentration Director, Financial Planning and Wealth Management

Job Description & Qualification

Term Assistant Professor/Instructor, Accounting or Finance, and Concentration Director, Financial Planning and Wealth Management
Req # 10002418

About the Department:
The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement, are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

The Financial Planning and Wealth Management (FPWM) program is one of the eight undergraduate concentrations (majors) offered in the Costello College of Business. Faculty from finance and accounting areas, as well as industry professionals, teach these specialized courses for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a personal Financial Specialist or a Certified Financial Planner. The curriculum is a CFP Board registered program and students would be eligible to sit for the CFP certification upon successful completion of the concentration.

About the Position:
The Term Assistant Professor/Instructor, Accounting or Finance, teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Teaches effectively, positively contributes to the academic environment, and provides service to the Accounting or Finance Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, the profession, and interfaces with students and the business community. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position does not support work visa sponsorship.

The Concentration Director provides oversight to the Financial Planning and Wealth Management Concentration with responsibility for program review and faculty recruitment, student recruitment and outreach, accreditation and assessment, and professional development. The Concentration Director is a member of the College of Business Undergraduate Programs team who work together closely to ensure the vitality and market relevance of the program.

Responsibilities:
Teaches accounting, finance and/or financial planning courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determined according to the college’s workload policy. Additional responsibilities include service to the Accounting or Finance Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.

Concentration Director responsibilities include:

1. Works with faculty to ensure the curriculum remains current, meets professional standards, and meets learning goals through assurance of learning processes;
2. Assists area chairs and undergraduate team in managing concentration, faculty, and students;
3. Participates in and organizes student events for the concentration and undergraduate program;
4. Leads interaction with students to ensure satisfaction, understanding of program, CFP certification, and job prospects, and serves as faculty advisor to the Financial Planning Association George Mason University Student Chapter;
5. Manages and engages an advisory board of industry leaders who have demonstrated leadership in the financial planning and wealth management space to help plan enrollment growth, build student scholarships and endowed faculty fellowships and support program related activities;
6. Represents FPWM concentration internally and externally.

Required Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in a related field;
2. The candidate must hold a current certification as a CFP professional and Masters in Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, or a closely related field prior to the start of Fall 2025 from an accredited university; or have a PhD in Financial Planning, Accounting, or Finance prior to the start of Fall 2025 from an accredited university;
3. CFP professional certification required if no PhD in Financial Planning, Accounting, or Finance;
4. Ability to teach FPWM, Accounting and/or Finance courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels;
5. Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Terminal degree in a related field;
2. PhD in Accounting or Finance from an AACSB accredited university;
3. University teaching experience in accounting, finance, and/or financial planning in both face-to-face and online modalities;
4. Professional experience as a CFP professional;
5. Experience managing advisory boards;
6. Experience managing undergraduate or graduate programs, majors, or concentrations;
7. Preferred additional professional certification in accounting or finance area (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA, CFA).

Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Assistant Professor/Instructor, Accounting or Finance, and Concentration Director, Financial Planning and Wealth Management at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional and/or academic references with contact information, and provide a letter of intent (summarizing credentials, related experience, and interest), CV, and summaries of recent teaching evaluations.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.