Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Finance in the Lee Business School
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
- Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or
unlvjobs@unlv.edu
.Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Finance in the Lee Business School [R0139881].
ROLE of the POSITION
The Department of Finance in the Lee Business School (LEE) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for multiple non-tenure track Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor-in-Residence positions in the area of finance. The standard teaching load for non-tenure track positions is 4 courses (12 credits) per semester. The position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in finance and related topics (such as financial literacy, corporate finance, investments, banking, and risk management and insurance) in both in-person and online modalities. Additional responsibilities may include advising students, engaging in service activities, and interacting with the community.
PROFILE of the COLLEGE
The Lee Business School, which is accredited by the AACSB, is home to approximately 85 faculty and 4,000 students, including 500 graduate students. The school offers ten bachelor's degrees and seven master’s degrees, including a Master of Quantitative Finance and MBA programs.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT
The Department of Finance is experiencing tremendous growth. The Department recently received a significant endowment and established the Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management. The Department has two student-managed investment funds. The faculty have published in JF, JFE, RFS, AER, JPE, MS, TAR, JFQA, FM, JCF, JBF, and other reputable journals. The research resources include the WRDS platform, CRSP, Compustat, ISS (RiskMetrics), ExecuComp, BoardEx and FactSet and an active research seminar series.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Master’s or PhD degree in Finance or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a terminal degree in Finance or a related field. If the degree is from a business school, it must be AACSB-accredited. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a college work environment. Excellence in teaching should be supported by teaching evaluations.
The title of the position will be determined based on the qualifications of the individual candidate. A candidate with a terminal PhD degree will be considered for the title of Assistant Professor-in-Residence. A candidate whose highest degree is a master’s and who has significant experience will be considered for the title of Senior Lecturer. A candidate whose highest degree is a master’s who does not have significant experience will be considered for the title of Lecturer.
A successful candidate, for all positions, must be “Academically Qualified” under the AACSB requirement, which means periodic publications in peer-reviewed journals.
ABDs will be considered. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
SALARY RANGE
Salary range for lecturer, senior lecturer, and assistant professor-in-residence is $80,000 - $130,000, depending on position rank, as well as candidate’s education, experience, and credentials.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
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Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
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No state income tax
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Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
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Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
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Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
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Employee recognition and appreciation programs
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Personal and professional development opportunities
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UNLV athletics ticket discounts
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Statewide employee purchase program discounts
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RebelCarddiscounts on and off campus
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Wellness programmingfor all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, submit the following documents:
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A letter of interest
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A detailed resume listing qualifications and experience
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A teaching statement
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A diversity statement
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Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Materials should be addressed to Professor Michael Sullivan, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. Inquiries can be sent to
finance.recruiting@unlv.edu
. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or
UNLVJobs@unlv.edu
.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0139881” in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV ranks among the top as one of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates, according to a 2023 U.S. News & World Report. In 2021, UNLV placed in a
four-way tie for first
, noting the high percentage of Latinx students measured at approximately 32 percent of the student body. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.For more information, visit us on line at:
http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the
Office of Equal Employment & Title IX
webpage.SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.
The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document
is available online.JOB CATEOGRY
Academic Faculty
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
To apply, submit the following documents:
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A letter of interest
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A detailed resume listing qualifications and experience
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A teaching statement
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A diversity statement
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Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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