Lecturer II - Finance - MAK College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Lecturer II in Finance, MAK College of Business and Entrepreneurship

JOB SUMMARY

This position involves full-time teaching in the College of Business. The teaching assignment will support primarily the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and also the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses and engaging fully in the mission of the College. The position will require face-to-face, hybrid and online teaching. Presence is required on the Denton campus to teach and engage in College, Departmental and University meetings, and other activities.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Department Chair of Accounting and Finance, MAK College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Supervises: May supervise Graduate Assistants as needed

PRIMARY DUTIES - May include, but are not limited to the following:

Teaching five undergraduate or graduate courses per semester, including Foundations of Money Management and Financial Planning, which are delivered in multiple teaching formats.

Demonstrating currency through active participation in academic or applied research aligned with stated professional goals, or through ongoing professional engagement activities in finance.

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Service activities are also required and are expected to support the attainment of program or College goals and may involve service to students, to the College, the university, or the community. These are identified and measured in consultation with the department chair or dean.

Maintaining office hours that meet departmental expectations.

Attending regular departmental or college meetings.

Although the position is based on the Denton campus, hybrid classes may be delivered on the Dallas campus.

Performing other duties as required.

EDUCATION

The candidate must have at least a Master's degree in Finance a closely related discipline, plus significant and substantive professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

Excellent oral and written communications skills are also required. Prior teaching experience is desired.

ATTENDANCE

The faculty member must deliver courses as scheduled, and be physically present for faculty meetings and scheduled university activities. In-person office hours are also required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

* Knowledge of the discipline and ability to teach various courses within the program as required

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Ability to build and direct students teams

* Ability to plan and deliver oral presentations

* Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public

* Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email

* Working knowledge of technology and systems used to deliver educational programs to students, such as Canvas, Blackboard, Microsoft Office, SPSS, etc.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Faculty are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is performed indoors in an office setting, or may even be delivered online through a virtual environment.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

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