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Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics & Finance

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 22R000 - College of Business

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Dr. James Blair

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University, an AACSB International accredited school, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics beginning August 2025. The primary responsibility for the candidate will be teaching undergraduate business finance and economics courses in the business core. Other responsibilities may include teaching in the MBA program, teaching other finance and economics courses, and other business classes. The candidate will be expected to teach in-person courses, although some semesters may include an online class. Teaching assignments will include, but are not limited to banking, financial planning, financial literacy, financial technology, macroeconomics, microeconomics, personal finance, and other related fields.

The successful candidate should hold a doctoral degree (PhD, DBA, EdD) in a related business field from an AACSB International accredited institution. Excellence in, and a commitment to, teaching is essential. In addition to face-to-face instruction, some online teaching experience will be helpful. Conducting and publishing high-quality scholarly research and providing service to the profession, the University, and the business community consistent with EKU’s mission are required. Preference will be given to candidates with an active research agenda and publication record.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: The successful candidate should hold a doctoral degree (PhD, DBA, EdD) in a related business field from an AACSB International accredited institution.

Experience:

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching online and in-person is preferred but not required.

Job Duties:

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.