Faculty - Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenure-Track)

Position Announcement

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

Financial practice is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, alternative data, digital assets, and modern analytics tools are altering what graduates need to know when they enter the profession. We want a faculty member who will revise existing courses and develop new ones in response. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses, maintain an active research agenda sufficient to sustain Scholarly Academic (SA) status under AACSB standards, and contribute to curriculum development and departmental service.

The Department and the School

The Woodbury School of Business is accredited by AACSB International and is housed in the Keller Building. The Department of Finance and Economics offers bachelor’s degrees in Finance and in Financial Planning & Wealth Management, and teaches graduate finance coursework in the MBA and MSF programs.

Departmental and school resources available to faculty and students include the following:

• A Bloomberg Lab, with terminals used in coursework that includes graduate investment analysis and portfolio management.
• A FinTech Center, supporting applied student work in financial technology and data.
• The Wolverine Fund, a student-run venture capital fund whose members conduct investment research, risk assessment, and portfolio management, and work directly with venture investors and startup founders.
• The SMARTLab and the Money Success Center, which support analytics instruction and student financial literacy programming.
• The Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute, which administers student seed funding and pitch competitions.
• Utah Valley University is the largest public university in Utah and serves a broad student population that includes a substantial number of first-generation students. Faculty have considerable latitude in course design and in developing new experiential offerings.

Living in Utah Valley

Orem is located in Utah Valley at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, roughly 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City International Airport. The area forms part of the Silicon Slopes technology and financial services corridor, which gives faculty 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. The five national parks in southern Utah are within weekend driving distance. Housing and general living costs are lower than in most coastal 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 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.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited university in Finance or a closely related 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/or Python.

Required Application Materials

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

Optional Application Materials

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in finance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical strategies and instructional technologies that support student learning and assurance of learning (AOL) outcomes.
• Knowledge of student engagement, classroom management, motivation, and assessment.
• Knowledge in curriculum development, assessment, and program review in support of AACSB accreditation and academic excellence.

Skills

• Proven skill to teach effectively across instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, and synchronous remote formats.
• Demonstrated adaptability, student engagement strategies, and modality-appropriate course design.
• Evidence of effective teaching and documented impact on student learning, supported by multiple measures (e.g., student evaluations, peer reviews, learning assessments).
• Demonstrated record of scholarly academic activity or clear potential for sustained, high-quality intellectual contributions consistent with AACSB standards for Scholarly Academic (SA) faculty status.

Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply general principles and disciplinary knowledge effectively to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures and instructions with accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment.
• Ability to engage and support students across multiple delivery modes, including face-to-face, synchronous online, and asynchronous online instruction.
• Ability to deliver high-quality instruction consistent with AACSB standards.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

Required Questions

1. This position requires a PhD in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited university. Do you currently have a PhD, or will you have a PhD at the time of appointment?
   • Yes
   • No
2. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • <5
   • 5-10
   • 10+
3. As part of your application, please prepare a 5-minute recorded teaching demonstration on valuing Nike, Inc. using a comparable company multiples approach. Your presentation should target an undergraduate finance class using clear instructional methods and engaging delivery. You are welcome to integrate AI tools or recent developments in the field into either your preparation or the presentation itself. Please host your video on an online platform (such as YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive) and paste an accessible link into the provided text box.