The University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Chair, Department of Finance

The University of Central Florida's College of Business Administration invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Finance and the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include an internationally recognized record of research in finance, combined with high-quality teaching and service credentials. Candidates must hold a doctorate in finance or a closely-related field, and should have a record appropriate for the rank of professor with tenure.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: UCF is a comprehensive, metropolitan university. With more than 59,000 students, UCF is the second largest university in the country in terms of enrollment. In addition to the 1,445 acre main campus in suburban Orlando, UCF has numerous regional sites in locations such as Daytona Beach, Cocoa, MetroWest, Palm Bay, Lake Mary and South Lake County. Adjacent to the UCF main campus is the Central Florida Research Park, which is one of the top ten research parks in the country, based on the number of employees, companies and acreage. For more information on UCF, see our website at: http://www.ucf.edu

With some 8,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students enrolled, the UCF College of Business Administration is one of the largest AACSB-accredited business colleges in the nation. The college offers part-time, executive and professional MBA programs as well as master's degrees in accounting, management, real estate, taxation, and sports business management. The college also offers a Ph.D. in business administration with tracks in accounting, finance, management, and marketing.

The Finance Department (which includes the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate) has 22 faculty members including 16 tenured individuals. In addition to the Ph.D. in Finance degree, the department offers a Professional Masters of Real Estate (P.M.R.E.) degree and undergraduate degrees in finance and real estate. For more information on the College of Business Administration, see our website at: http://www.bus.ucf.edu

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: Orlando is a dynamic, diverse, and rapidly growing metropolitan area. It is home to numerous cultural activities, major and minor league sports franchises, a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities, and countless theme parks and entertainment venues.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Consideration of applicants will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The desired start date for the position is August 2014. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a cover letter stating interest and qualifications, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to the UCF Human Resource Department at the following link: https://www.jobswithUCF.com

UCF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. UCF makes all search materials available for public review in accordance with Florida statute.