Assistant Professor Finance

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University invites applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance. This is a tenure-track position located in Parkville, MO with a start date of August 2026 (preferred) or January 2027.

Position Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities include high-quality face-to-face and online teaching, service, and scholarship. Qualified candidates will demonstrate working collaboratively with colleagues for program development, assessment, providing service to the university and community, and engaging in student advising. Strong candidates will have compelling evidence to teach multiple finance course and serve as the program lead for the finance undergraduate and graduate programs. This includes oversight of adjunct faculty.

Consideration of an Associate Professor position will be given to candidates demonstrating substantial teaching, service, and scholarship excellence as well as documented leadership success as a full-time faculty member.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or D.B.A with Finance emphasis, or equivalent terminal degree from a regionally accredited university. ABD will be considered.

• Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness.
• Demonstrated record of quality scholarly activity.
• Related industry or consulting experience.
• Program leadership experience is preferred.

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The school and College of Management offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degrees in business disciplines.

Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park’s flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.