The School of Business and Professional Studies is seeking applicants for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Business Administration, specializing in Finance to start August 2025. This position is for full-time appointment on a nine-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to teach in a business program in a public liberal arts setting at an institution that is nationally recognized for the quality of its teaching and students. Truman is looking for field-specific expertise accompanied by an ability to teach to students following a broad range of pathways in the liberal arts and sciences. Successful candidates will be excited by the opportunity to engage in intentional collaborative research and curricular and co-curricular experiences across programs, departments, and schools. Truman is committed to responding to rapidly evolving changes in our fields and in the workforce, embracing expansive modes of inquiry, and building strong communities of practice to address real world needs.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate finance courses and develop curriculum that prepares students for success in the rapidly evolving world of business and finance. Scholarly activity and output appropriate to rank is expected consistent with the teacher-scholar model and to maintain faculty qualifications under AACSB standards. Additional duties include advising, mentoring students, and providing service to the department, school, and university.

Department and Program: The newly created Department of Business and Economics at Truman State University offers undergraduate majors in business administration, accounting, and economics and a master’s degree in accounting. Business administration majors choose at least one concentration in finance, marketing, management, or international business. The Department has 19 full-time faculty members with a variety of specialties to support our programs. We also offer minors in business, accounting, economics, and entrepreneurship and a business analytics certificate. The business and accounting programs hold both business and accounting accreditation from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the premier global accreditation body. More information about the department can be found at: https://www.truman.edu/academics/school-of-business-and-professional-studies/about-the-business-and-economics-department/.

Benefits: Truman offers a benefits package including life, health, and disability insurance, and partial reimbursement for moving expenses.

 

The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. The approximately 3,500 students who make up its student body are well prepared for the challenging academics in a supportive environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half plan to go on to graduate or professional school. Founded in 1867, Truman is known for its focus on student learning and outcomes and places an emphasis on high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public four-year colleges and universities. For over twenty-five years in a row, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information, visit http://truman.edu/about.

The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school and community college, and the Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, as well as several local shops and restaurants. It is also the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers’ markets from May through October, as well as the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival each fall. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare provide quick access to one of the country’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at http://visitkirksville.com

Qualifications: The position requires a Ph.D. or D.B.A. or equivalent doctoral level degree(s) in Finance or a closely related field completed by the August 2025 start date (ABD considered with an expected completion date within one calendar year beginning at appointment).

 

Applicants will be evaluated based on academic qualifications; evidence and/or demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness in finance; ability to teach other courses in the department; commitment to student success and development; sustained professional and academic engagement activities necessary to maintain scholarly academic or practice academic status; strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills; a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences as a teacher-scholar; and compatibility with department needs.

Application: Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.

 

Completed applications must include a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above, a statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research philosophy, evidence of potential for or demonstrated success in teaching excellence, current curriculum vitae, official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references.

 

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

 

Questions about this position may be directed to Stacey Kaden, PhD, Chair, Department of Business and Economics, by emailing skaden@truman.edu.