Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice of Finance

Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice of Finance

Position Title Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice of Finance

The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in Finance at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice. We seek collegial and engaged scholars who will contribute to the department’s mission through excellence in research, teaching, and service. The anticipated start date is August 2027. These positions are appointed to an initial one-year term with no renewal limits.

The successful Lecturer candidate will have an emphasis on teaching while also contributing to meaningful service for the department, college, and university. The teaching load is eight courses annually (4:4 load).

The successful Assistant Professor of Practice candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality, engaging instruction and continued scholarly activity. The teaching load is seven courses annually (3:4 or 4:3 load). In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the department through an active research agenda and meaningful service to the department, college, and university.

Both positions may include teaching of undergraduate introductory and upper-level Finance courses, as well as graduate courses in the Master of Business Administration ( MBA ), International MBA ( IMBA ), and Master of Science in Finance ( MSF ) programs.

Service activities may include advising and supporting student organizations, participating in departmental initiatives, and engaging in other activities that advance the department’s mission for both Lecturer and Assistant Professor of Practice positions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• In exceptional circumstances, a combination of advanced graduate education, relevant certifications or licensure (e.g., CFA , FRM , CFP ), and significant experience at the highest levels of professional practice may be considered in place of a terminal degree.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• CFA charter or progress towards CFA is preferred.
• Preferred qualifications for appointment as a lecturer include a strong record of teaching experience.
• Preferred qualifications for appointment as an assistant professor of practice include a strong record of teaching and scholarly activity.

Required Certifications or Licensure

The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, located in the vibrant coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina, offers four Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentrations:
Economics, Finance, Financial Technology (Fin Tech), and Real Estate. The department also administers the Bachelor of Arts in Economics and the Master of Science in Finance programs. In addition, faculty play an integral role in supporting both the Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) and the International MBA , a joint program offered in collaboration with our international partner universities.

The department fosters an engaging and experiential learning environment through student organizations, competitive academic opportunities such as the College Fed Challenge and CFA Institute Research Challenge, the student-managed investment fund, undergraduate honors research, and other high-impact learning experiences. Faculty are equally committed to advancing scholarship with a growing research portfolio and a strong culture of collaboration that enhances teaching, research, and service.

UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing…