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Assistant Professor - Economics & Finance

Georgia College

Job Description

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Department Information


 

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business and Technology at Georgia College & State University, with programs of study accredited by AACSB and ABET, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Finance. Candidates with PhD in Finance or a related field and a disciplinary background in Finance are encouraged to apply. The faculty member, in this 10-month tenure-track position, will teach courses in finance and financial economics. The Department of Economics & Finance offers academic programs of study including: a BS in Finance and a Concentration in Financial Economics for the BS in Economics, and a minor in Finance.

Job Summary


 

The faculty member, in this 10-month tenure-track position, will teach courses in finance.


Faculty at Georgia College & State University and engaged university citizens. In addition to teaching in field by providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike, all Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core university core curriculum by teaching Georgia College & State University topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. Faculty are also expected to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

Responsibilities


 
Research -
Faculty must conduct research and develop within the profession including peer-reviewed scholarly publications, presentations at academic/professional meetings, and engage in other scholarly activities to continually meet our faculty qualifications policy.

Service -
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of our mission by providing high quality service at the department, college, university, community, and disciplinary level.

Teaching -
Teaching Responsibilities
  • Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of business finance, investment and real estate or financial markets.
  • Regular course meetings and instruction
  • Mentoring Students

Required Qualifications


 

Educational Requirements
Qualified candidates for the tenure-track position as Assistant Professor must have a doctorate in finance or a related field and identify as a teacher-scholar committed to the public liberal arts.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

Other Required Qualifications
Understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning.
Successful higher education teaching experience within the candidate's area of specialization.
Strong communication skills.
Dedication to working with and mentoring students.
Demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds.
A dedication to fostering academic excellence, rigor, and distinctiveness in the public liberal arts and in business education. All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core university and college curricula and providing foundation courses for majors and nonmajors alike.

Preferred Qualifications


 

Experience advising student organizations.


 

Required Documents to Attach


 

Documents to atttach with application include:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Teaching Philosophy Satement

List of Three References with contact information

Example of recent scholarly work- identified and submitted as "writing sample" in application

Equal Employment Opportunity


 

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

Other Information


 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

 
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Education verification

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