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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Clinical Assistant Professor of Financial Planning -9 month appt
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Finance, Economics and Risk Management
HR Home Department
020312 FINANCE, ECONOMICS & RISK MANAGEMENT
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type
Non-Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)
9 month
Begin Date of Appointment
01/11/2027
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Clinical Assistant Professor is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities for clinical education and service. Clinical faculty may participate in research or other scholarly or creative activities.
Description of Primary Duties
The Missouri State University Department of Finance, Economics and Risk Management anticipates a January 2027 or August 2027 opening for a non-tenure-track position as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Financial Planning.
Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in our financial planning program, such as introduction to financial planning and estate planning; providing administrative support to the CFP Board Registered Financial Planning Program; developing and maintaining relationships with employers in the financial planning industry; supporting experiential learning opportunities for students; and contributing service to Missouri State University, the profession, and the broader community. The successful candidate may serve as Director of the CFP Board Registered Financial Planning Program and as faculty advisor for the FPA Student Association and BEAR Essentials.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the Clinical Assistant Professor rank are determined by the department and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Clinical Faculty must be qualified as defined by professional/discipline standards, have practical experience appropriate for the responsibilities assigned, and must maintain appropriate professional credentials.
Additional Qualifications
Minimum acceptable qualifications include: 1) a master's degree in business administration, finance, financial planning, or a closely related field, and 2) the Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP® certification) or the ability to successfully obtain the CFP® designation in one year from the hire date. The candidate must also have a minimum of five years of experience in financial planning or in a field that supports the financial planning process, such as estate planning or insurance.
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/126101.htm
Open Date
06/30/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The application package must include a cover letter, a vita, unofficial transcripts, names and contact information for 3-5 professional references, and evidence of prior teaching effectiveness (if available). The date of first consideration is September 7, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Please direct further inquiries to Dr. Megan Ramsey, Search Committee Chair, at MeganRamsey@MissouriState.edu or 417-836-6470.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260037FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86899