Assistant/Associate Professor Of Finance

Job Title:Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 266724
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information

The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Georgia offers a major in finance and minors in FinTech and in Economics. The Department is a part of the Mike Cottrell College of Business. The MCCB is an AACSB-accredited college of business that offers programs on five campuses in the North Georgia region, located near the largest grouping of FinTech companies in the country. The MCCB includes the Institute for Cyber Operations, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Truist Center for Ethical Leadership. In addition to the B.B.A. with majors in finance, accounting, management, marketing, and information systems, the college offers undergraduate degrees in computer science, cybersecurity, and technology management, and minors that include business administration, computer science, cybersecurity, economics, entrepreneurship, and FinTech. Graduate programs include the Cottrell M.B.A., Master of Accountancy, Master of Computer Science, and four graduate certificates. The international group of teacher-scholars provides an exceptional learning community to prepare students for their professional roles and to engage with business and industry in the region to foster economic development.

Job Summary

The Department of Economics and Finance in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) at the University of North Georgia (UNG) has an opening for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor starting fall 2024. Teaching assignments will include but are not limited to courses such as principles of Finance, financial institutions, financial policy, and derivative securities & risk management at the undergraduate level. The ability to teach in the MBA program is also expected. The start date is August 1, 2024. The position will be located at the Dahlonega campus, but teaching assignments can include other campuses. Experience with student managed investment funds and Bloomberg satisfaction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The most likely teaching schedule for this position will be three finance classes each fall semester and three finance classes each spring semester. In addition, this individual will be expected to contribute to a respectful and collegial institutional culture.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in finance with a record of scholarship in the field from an AACSB-accredited institution is required at the time of hire. ABD candidates will also be considered.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to innovative teaching, evidence of ability to conduct quality scholarship, and willingness to engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with student-managed investment activities and Bloomberg activities/certification is preferred.
• Online teaching experience is also preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.