Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, Personal Financial Planning

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, which will support undergraduate and graduate programs in Personal Financial Planning (PFP).

This position will be responsible for teaching courses focused on Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning, Estate and Gift Planning, Tax Planning, and other courses delivered via traditional classroom and/or online formats. An important aspect of this position is preparing students to meet the education requirement to sit for the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Other teaching, undergraduate/graduate advising and/or service responsibilities may be assigned in place of the above should our needs change.

Start Date

September 1, 2024

Minimum Qualifications

 A Masters degree in Financial Planning or a related field

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.

Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/ , ,        , Job ID 50820. 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

·         Candidates applying for this position are required to provide a statement addressing how they would utilize their former experience and knowledge to promote diversity and inclusion at the university and how that commitment would add value to the Division of Applied Social Sciences.

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is recruited.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Andrew Zumwalt

Chair, Search Committee

125B Mumford Hall University of Missouri  Columbia, MO 65211

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 573-884-1690

University of Missouri, Columbia Campus

The University of Missouri, Columbia (Mizzou) is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System and was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi. Mizzou is one of the nation's top-tier Research 1 (R1) universities and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) . University of Missouri is a nationally competitive, global university and Missouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

Columbia, Missouri

Columbia is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. A vibrant university town located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia offers low cost of living, is home to nationally renowned public schools, higher education, and excellent health care. University of Missouri Health Care (UMHC) is an academic health care system operated by the University of Missouri System. UMHC includes six hospitals and offers more than 50 primary and specialty clinics. Columbia has easy access to airports from Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City.

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 . 

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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