Lecturer in Finance, Investment and Banking

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Feb 13, 2025
Job Summary: The individual chosen for this position will join the Department of Finance, Investment and Banking at the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB). We seek a candidate with the ability to educate high-achieving students enrolled in Finance courses. The selected candidate will teach up to six sections of fall and/or spring session undergraduate and/or graduate courses. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate strong expertise in Finance concepts developed through industry, research, and/or teaching experience. A highly-qualified candidate will have experience in training or delivery of financial concepts either internal or external to their organization. The mission of our Finance program is to prepare students to master and apply Finance skills effectively in the contemporary workplace. Our lecturers strive to help students achieve stated learning outcomes through both independent content creation and collaboration where appropriate. The Finance curriculum is intentionally sequenced to help students build upon skills year-over-year as they prepare to become workplace ready. We encourage our lecturers to engage with industry and to build relationships with students, alumni, and external partners. Responsibilities: Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record. 50% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance 25% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction 25% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Master's Degree Preferably in Finance Preferred PhD Preferably in Finance Qualifications: Required: - Minimum of 3 years of experience working or teaching in Finance or a related field. Preferred: - Candidates with a strong commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate and master's levels - Candidates with a record of high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment - Candidates with an enthusiasm for collaborative learning environments - Candidates with an interest in educational technologies and innovation - The ideal candidate will have Industry experience and credentials or expertise to instruct a wide variety of finance courses, in particular courses on investment banking, business valuations and derivatives Work Type: Full or Part Time: 10% - 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 9 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Additional Information: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment How to Apply: Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter along with a comprehensive resume. Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references. Contact: Rima Okbazghi okbazghi@wisc.edu 608-262-2810 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Lecturer(TL020) Department(s): A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/FINANCE Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 311827-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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