Instructor, Personal Financial Planning (Dual posted with JOB ID 59921)

Job Description

The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) seeks applications for the position of Instructor. This is a non-tenure track, nine-month appointment that will primarily support undergraduate instruction in the Personal Financial Planning (PFP) program.

This position will have primary responsibility for teaching upper-division courses that comprise the CFP® Core curriculum, including Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning, Estate and Gift Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management, Investment Management, and the Financial Planning Capstone. Courses may be delivered via traditional classroom, hybrid, and/or online formats. A central responsibility of the position is preparing students to meet the education requirement to sit for the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam. The successful candidate may also teach selected lower-division courses in personal and family finance to support enrollment growth and provide instructional continuity. Additional responsibilities may include undergraduate and service activities consistent with the instructional mission of the program and division, with specific duties subject to change based on program needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Masters degree in Financial Planning or a related field

Candidates will be evaluated on

• Highest degree earned.
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificate status.
• Qualifications to teach the above-described courses.
• Experience working with undergraduate students in a learning and mentoring environment.
• Experience with e-learning and technology-related educational innovation.
• Experience working with undergraduates for advising, recruitment, and industry connections.

Application Materials

Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/, Job ID 59923. An application package should include the following:

• An application letter highlighting key areas of strength in the applicant’s background and summarizing the fit of applicant with the position
• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Review of applications will begin July 15, 2026, and continue until a suitable candidate is recruited.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Andrew Zumwalt
Chair, Search Committee
125B Mumford Hall University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211
Email: Zumwalta@umsystem.edu
Phone: 573-884-1690