Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements.

The University of Akron Department of Finance is seeking to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice/Instruction (Non-Tenure Track) and Director in Financial Planning beginning Fall semester of 2026 (August 2026) to teach undergraduate courses in all or some of the following areas: retirement planning foundations of financial planning foundations of financial literacy and seminar in financial planning (capstone). Graduate courses may be assigned based upon the successful candidates qualifications and university approval. The position is subject to funding.

Candidates must have a commitment to activities including scholarship that enable them to maintain their qualifications under AACSB faculty classification. The university provides excellent support for faculty scholarship and teaching including WRDS and subscriptions to the Compustat CRSP and SNL databases. Service to the University and the profession is also expected.

Required Qualifications:

A masters degree or terminal degree with a minimum of five (5) years working or teaching experience in financial planning retirement planning or wealth management. A certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is highly preferred or the successful candidate must pass the CFP certification examination within 18 months of their hire date.

Candidates are expected to direct the financial planning program and advise student organizations. Candidates must have a commitment to activities that enable them to maintain their qualifications under AACSB faculty classification.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Candidates are invited to submit their application online at Opening After submission of your application return to the My Activities link and upload the required documents to your profile under the My Cover Letters and Attachments section. Only complete applications submitted through the Universitys online job application system will be considered. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with reference to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. A curriculum vitae or resume will not be accepted in place of any information requested on the application.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.