Assistant Teaching Professor - Finance

Position Overview

This position is a full-time, academic-year, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position in the School of Business at the University of Kansas. The position's primary responsibility is teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance and Economics, with a particular emphasis on courses supporting the Bicknell Certificate in Personal Finance, KU's CFP® program within the School of Business.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (80%): Teach undergraduate or graduate level courses on various topics in personal and household finance, personal financial planning, insurance, economics, finance and/or foundations of business. Potential course assignments include FIN 330 Introduction to Financial Planning and Retirement and FIN 430 Financial Planning Capstone within the Bicknell Certificate in Personal Finance, although other course assignments are expected as the program expands. Duties include instruction in the area of finance, course preparation, consultation, and assignment of course grades. Courses may be taught in online or on-campus formats, including at the Lawrence and/or Leavenworth campuses. The typical course load is eight courses per academic year. Course load and teaching assignments will be determined by the Finance Area Director to best meet the needs of the School of Business. All faculty members are expected to abide by area, school, and university policies and procedures.
• Service (20%): Engage in service both within and outside the school and university, including professional and scholarly engagement activities that support instruction and student development. Participate as an active member of the area and engage in instruction-related activities beyond direct instruction. All faculty members are expected to fulfill their share of service duties needed to facilitate the efficient operation of the school. May perform additional position-related activities as assigned by the Dean or Area Director.

Required Qualifications

• Possess a PhD in Finance or closely related discipline, OR an MBA or other professional degree in a closely related discipline plus a demonstrated record of scholarship and achievement, by the start of the appointment.
• Documented ability or high potential to successfully teach across student populations, as demonstrated by prior experience in teaching, training, leadership, or other relevant experience.

Application Instructions

To be considered, candidates must submit an online application. A complete application will include:

• Letter of application describing interest in KU, experience and distinctive accomplishments
• Record of productivity in research and teaching as described in CV
• Teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations)

Letters of recommendation will be requested from selected applicants as the search process moves beyond the initial screening round. Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered.

Contact Information: Lori Herpich (regarding application process) - busfncadmin@ku.edu | Jason Anderson (regarding position information) - jason.anderson@ku.edu

Application Review Begins: Wednesday September 30, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: Wednesday August 18, 2027