Lecturer in Financial Planning

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Position Summary

The Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Financial Planning. The faculty member will have a 95% Teaching and Practicum supervision and 5% Service, nine-month, full time appointment in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics. Teach eight (8) courses per academic year at the graduate and undergraduate levels split between instruction delivered online and on-campus. Work with faculty to develop, grow, and sustain scholarly and applied curricula in financial planning. Create and maintain engaging, academically rigorous course content for online delivery. Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students. Participate in departmental and college service, including meetings and committee work. Maintain active membership in relevant academic and professional organizations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications will include a letter of application, a vita, a copy of the applicant’s unofficial transcript for graduate study, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Three letters of reference are preferred but not required unless invited to interview. Applicants should request that three letters of reference be sent directly to Melissa McBride (mmcbride@uga.edu). Questions about this position or the application process should be directed to Dr. John Grable (grable@uga.edu) or Ms. Melissa McBride (mmcbride@uga.edu).

Closing date

Complete applications received by October 3, 2025 will be given full consideration. The college plans to fill this position by January 1, 2025, but the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2469P
Working Title: Lecturer in Financial Planning
Department: FACS-Fin Plan,Housing&Cnsm Ecn
Advertised Salary: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2026
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in financial planning, finance, accounting, consumer economics, or other closely related disciplines. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning.

Preferred Qualifications

At least two years of experience teaching financial planning courses in an online environment. At least one degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. CFP® certification or willingness to obtain it within one-year of hire date. Documented record of mentoring students and contributing to program development.

Position Information

Classification Title: Lecturer
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

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