Lecturer in Financial Planning

Position Information

Classification Title Lecturer FLSA Faculty Rank Lecturer Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in financial planning, finance, accounting, consumer economics, or other closely related disciplines.

Position Summary

The Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Financial Planning. The faculty member will have a 95% Teaching and Practicum supervision and 5% Service, nine-month, full time appointment in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics. Teach eight (8) courses per academic year at the graduate and undergraduate levels split between instruction delivered online and on-campus.

Work with faculty to develop, grow, and sustain scholarly and applied curricula in financial planning. Create and maintain engaging, academically rigorous course content for online delivery. Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students. Participate in departmental and college service, including meetings and committee work. Maintain active membership in relevant academic and professional organizations.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in financial planning, finance, accounting, consumer economics, or other closely related disciplines. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

At least two years of experience teaching financial planning courses in an online environment. At least one degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. CFP certification or willingness to obtain it within one-year of hire date. Documented record of mentoring students and contributing to program development.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The hired faculty should be knowledgeable of the CFP certification processes and standards. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and student learning outcomes.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Do you have at least one degree (or will you if ABD) in Family and Consumer Sciences?

* Yes

* No

* * Do you have the CFP certification or the willingness to obtain it within one-year of hire date?

* Yes, I am CFP certified.

* No, I do not have the certification.

* No, but I am willing to get the certification.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

* Unofficial Transcripts

* Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents

* List of References with Contact Information

* Unofficial Letters of Recommendation

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.