Instructor or Assistant Professor of Finance

Job Details

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Finance

Department: Robert W. Plaster School of Business

Location: Columbia, MO

Type: Faculty

Term: Tenure-Track depending on the level of degree earned at the time of hire and amount of previous university-level teaching experience.

Proposed Start Date: August 2026

Pay: $62,000-$72,000 annually depending on prior teaching experience at the university level and the level of degree in the area of Finance that has been earned at time of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary:

The Business Administration Department in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Columbia College invites applications for two full-time faculty members at the Main Campus located in Columbia, Missouri, for the Fall 2026 academic year. ...

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in the finance discipline or a related field is required while a terminal degree in Finance is preferred. Current industry experience in an associated field or college teaching experience is required.

• Motivation to develop authentic relationships with students;
• Desire to work with the Dean and other faculty on executing a strategic plan for the Robert W. Plaster School of Business;
• Comfort with adapting to a changing higher education landscape;
• Experience providing effective student-centered teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners;
• Experience implementing innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum development in both traditional classrooms and distance education; and
• Belief in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Mission Statement.

Required Application Materials:

Applications received by March 16th will be given first consideration.

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Names of three references from professional colleagues
Statements of your philosophy of teaching
Copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)