Instructor or Assistant Professor of Finance

About the role

The Business Administration Department in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Columbia College invites applications for two full-time faculty members at the Main Campus located in Columbia, Missouri, for the Fall 2026 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance.
• Teaching 24 academic hours per academic year with 12 academic hours in both the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Departmental service responsibilities including, but not limited to, program coordination, curriculum development and oversight of relevant course offerings in all Columbia College locations, oversight over co-curricular activities related to Finance that are approved for launch, playing a role in strategic planning, participation in department meetings, faculty association, committees, student advising, and other service activities such as academic assessment and curriculum development, and College events (may require occasional afternoon, evening, and/or weekend commitments).
• Professional development encompassing activities that demonstrate continued growth in the faculty member’s field, such as involvement in professional organizations, industry engagement, and scholarly or creative contributions.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in the finance discipline or a related field is required while a terminal degree in Finance is preferred.
• Current industry experience in an associated field or college teaching experience is required.
• Motivation to develop authentic relationships with students.
• Desire to work with the Dean and other faculty on executing a strategic plan for the Robert W. Plaster School of Business.
• Comfort with adapting to a changing higher education landscape.
• Experience providing effective student-centered teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.
• Experience implementing innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum development in both traditional classrooms and distance education.
• Belief in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Mission Statement.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in the finance discipline or a related field is required while a terminal degree in Finance is preferred.
• Current industry experience in an associated field or college teaching experience is required.
• The ideal candidate will also have the following:
  • Motivation to develop authentic relationships with students.
  • Desire to work with the Dean and other faculty on executing a strategic plan for the Robert W. Plaster School of Business.
  • Comfort with adapting to a changing higher education landscape.
  • Experience providing effective student-centered teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.
  • Experience implementing innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum development in both traditional classrooms and distance education.
  • Belief in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Mission Statement.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated potential to contribute positively to a college community.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

This position will support several programs including the B.S. Finance, Master of Finance, and B.S. Business Administration.

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business has twelve full-time faculty.

More details about the programs can be found here: Robert W. Plaster School of Business.

Pay

$62,000-$72,000 annually depending on prior teaching experience at the university level and the level of degree in the area of Finance that has been earned at time of hire.

Schedule

Teaching responsibilities will primarily include undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance. Customarily, an Instructor or Assistant Professor teaches 24 academic hours per academic year with 12 academic hours in both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names of three references from professional colleagues
• Statements of your philosophy of teaching
• Copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)

Other Requirements

• Ability to satisfy, within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Talk and hear.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions

• Rarely exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment.
• Noisy environment.
• Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Contact Information

• Interested applicants may apply online at www.ccis.edu/careers.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

• The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
• The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.
• Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
• Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.
• The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
• In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
• Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.