Job Description

The Department of Finance at Western Kentucky University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance in the Gordon Ford College of Business for Fall 2024. Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in corporate finance and investments with availability in the banking area, depending upon interest.

With the filling of this position, there will be nine full-time faculty in the Department of Finance. This faculty position will be a vital part of a growing program within the Gordon Ford College of Business. We are seeking candidates demonstrating evidence to provide leadership for research, curricula, and student success in Finance.

The Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University is AACSB accredited in Business as well as Accounting. There are approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 150 graduate majors in the Gordon Ford College of Business.

 

Job Requirements:

Candidates for the position must have a doctorate in Finance or a related field. ABD's near completion will also be considered. Applicants must show evidence of engaged teaching and research potential.

 

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

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