Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Finance/Economics)

Department: Business Administration Reports To: Dean of the Stonecipher School of Business FLSA: Exempt FINANCE /ECONOMICS: The Business Administration Department at East Central University (ECU) invites applications for a full-time position (tenure track) in either Economics or Finance with the rank of assistant professor beginning Fall 2023.
The Business Administration Department offers an undergraduate program with concentrations in entrepreneurship, finance, general business, marketing, and management.
The department also offers a Master in Management degree program.
The person filling this position would be expected to teach finance and/or economic courses (seat-time, blended, and online) in the Master in Management and Master of Science in Accounting programs in addition to the undergraduate program.
The Business Administration Department resides in the Stonecipher School of Business.
East Central University is a student-centered regional state university located in Ada, Oklahoma.
ECU offers undergraduate baccalaureate degree programs in arts, business, education, mathematics and sciences, nursing, and the social sciences; and master's degrees in business, education, human resources, management, and psychology.
The University is committed to teaching excellence and invites applications from candidates with strong records of teaching, scholarly activity, program development, and professional service.
The Stonecipher School of Business (SSB) offers undergraduate degrees in finance, accounting, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, general business, information technology management, data analytics, and project management along with graduate degrees in accounting and management.
The school also offers nine certificate degree programs including banking and finance, entrepreneurship, management information systems, human resource management, promotions management, treasury management, managerial accounting, and global business.
The SSB is accredited through the Accreditation Council of Business Programs (ACBSP).
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics, Finance, and possibly other business topics in data analytics, personal financial planning, investment analysis, or strategy.
Non-teaching duties include departmental and university committee assignments and student advising.
A commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activity and professional service is expected.
Successful candidates will have the potential to collaborate with students and faculty across disciplines and become involved with the local business community, student internships/research, and the student organization Business Leaders Association (BLA).
Additional academic service includes supporting the enhancement of the visibility of the business program by conducting cross-disciplinary and community programs promoting the business program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have either (1) a Ph.
D.
in Finance or Economics or related area, (2) a DBA with a specialty in Economics, Finance, or Financial Management (3) a doctorate degree in a related discipline with experience in Economics or Finance, (4) a JD with significant graduate experience in a related business field, or (5) an MBA or master degree in a related discipline with a minimum 18 graduate hours in teaching area.
Candidates with previous university teaching experience (seat time and online delivery) or equivalent professional experience are preferred.
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 regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TO APPLY: Applications should consist of (1) a detailed cover letter addressing the expectations of the position; (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; (4) a statement of teaching philosophy; and (5) unofficial transcripts from all degrees; (6) a completed *Disclosure Statement.
(Official transcripts are required upon hiring.
) Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at es@ecok.
edu.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The starting date will be August 2023.
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, Admin.
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