ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Assistant Professor of Business - Finance

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track position in the area of business with an emphasis in finance. Teaching will be required at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in finance and related areas. Applicants must document ability to teach in at least two of the following areas: managerial finance, investments, finance strategy, public accounting, governmental accounting, entrepreneurial finance, portfolio management, international finance, and quantitative decision making, as well as other related business areas. Continued involvement with professional organizations, scholarship in discipline, advising, and service to the academic community will be expected.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Preference will be given to qualified applicants with a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related area from an accredited institution. Master's degree and professional certification in finance or closely related area is required. ABDs are welcome to apply but must demonstrate by letter from Lead Advisor the ability to complete the Ph.D. prior to August 2008. College-level teaching and advising experience, significant practical work experience and scholarship (to include publication record in field and involvement in professional organizations) will be given preference as will college and community service. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the overall strength of the Finance Concentration and the Business Department.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, tenure-track appointment to begin in August, 2008.

SALARY: The salary range is $55 to $65k, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position is open until filled, but to ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by December 21, 2007.

APPLICATION: Submit a completed Mesa State College Exempt and Professional Staff job application (available at www.mesastate.edu/finadmin/hr/projobapp.pdf), letter of interest, current vita, unofficial college transcripts, evidence of excellence for all items detailed above, and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references. As teaching is a priority at Mesa State College, all applicants must also submit evidence of teaching excellence, including student evaluations (if available) in order to be considered. Send to:

Assistant Professor of Business - Finance Search Committee
Human Resources, LHH 237
Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820; Fax: 970 248-1061

Mesa State College requires background checks for employment.

Mesa State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff and student body.

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