University of Missouri, Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, Department of Finance
Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance (Risk Management and Insurance)

Applications are invited for one non-tenure-track position starting January 1, 2014 or other date mutually agreeable. This position is in the area of risk management and insurance.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Trulaske College of Business has identified risk management and insurance as a priority initiative and the candidate hired for this position will have the responsibility for developing this area. This person will be a member of the faculty of the Department of Finance and will report to the Chair of the department. Specific responsibilities will include:
- Developing new courses in risk management and insurance to be offered both at the undergraduate and master's level
- Teaching existing and new courses in risk management and insurance
- Developing curriculum for a certificate and/or degree program concentration in risk management and insurance
- Administering these new programs in risk management and insurance
- Providing service to the department, college, and university as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- An MBA or master's degree in business or a closely related field
- Five years' experience in risk management and insurance in a managerial or decision-making role, or a Ph.D. in finance or related field with teaching or other experience in risk management
- Commitment to excellence in education
- Prior teaching experience at the college level is preferred

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Finance has a current enrollment of about 550 junior-senior finance majors for the BS in Business Administration degree. The department offers required and elective courses for the MBA program, has an active Ph.D. program, and a planned MS in finance.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business enrolls more than 3,800 undergraduate students, 360 students at the master's level, and 40 Ph.D. students. For additional information about the Department of Finance and Trulaske College, consult our web site at http://business.missouri.edu/.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Missouri, located in Columbia Missouri, has 34,000+ students and a full range of bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees including schools of law and medicine.

BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY: This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is hired, but applications received before October 4, 2013 will receive priority..

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, access the University of Missouri Human Resources website page for academic job openings at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and recent teaching evaluations if applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. For more information, call the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256. To request ADA accommodations, please call Human Resource Services at 573-882-7976. TTY users, please call through Relay Missouri, 1-800-RELAY (735-2966) or en espaņol at 1-800-520-7309.