Lecturer - Finance - Finance and Business Law - 21223
ATTENTION:
The Department of Finance and Business Law in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Lecturer (non-tenure track) in Finance (Lecturer, TL020).
JOB DETAILS:
The Department of Finance and Business Law at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a highly motivated professional in Finance. This Lecturer position is a full-time, renewable, nine-month Academic Staff (non-tenure track) appointment commencing in January 2025. Depending on the circumstances, a commencement date of August 2025 will also be considered. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Areas of teaching will include undergraduate courses in Finance. The teaching load is four classes per semester. Office hours and service commitments are also required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Finance or a related field
- Professional experience in Finance
- Ability and desire to be a student organization advisor
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Willingness and Ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester in our undergraduate program and providing service to the Department and the College. Teaching will be predominately in the areas of Personal Finance and Business Finance. The successful candidate should have the ability and desire to also teach courses in other areas of Finance, including Investments, Real Estate, Financial Planning, Banking, and Insurance. On campus and online teaching are both possible. Service may include committee work and / or student organization advising. The successful candidate must also have experience or a strong interest in serving as a faculty advisor in student organizations as well as demonstrate potential to be an outstanding teacher and active contributor of professional, university, and community service.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The Finance and Business Law Department is one of the seven departments in the College of Business and Economics There are 19 full-time faculty and staff members supporting nearly 700 undergraduate (with majors, minors, and emphases in general Finance, investments, financial planning, real estate, insurance, banking, and business law) and graduate students enrolled in the Master of Science in Finance. The College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is the largest AACSB-accredited business school in the state of Wisconsin. The College enrolls approximately 3,500 business undergraduate students, offering 15 majors and 26 emphases. Nearly 1,000 graduate students are enrolled in a breadth of online and on-campus programs, including the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Data Analytics, Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Marketing, Master of Science in Education in School Business Management, Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology, and the Doctorate of Business Administration.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a salary range of $65,000-$70,000, commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by October 13, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Stephanie Church
Administrative Assistant III
262-472-1333
Churchs@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Copies of Teaching Evaluations (only required for candidates with prior teaching experience)
This Job ID is 21223.
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