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Lecturer in Finance

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,576-$151,597.

Application Window

Open date: November 25, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Graduate School of Management (GSM) at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) seeks a dynamic and passionate lecturer to teach Introductory Finance and Advanced Corporate Finance courses at the graduate level in the Spring 2025 Quarter. Lecturers are selected to fill occasional specialized teaching needs that are part-time and temporary in nature. In any given year, open positions and requirements for individuals to fill them will vary. This appointment is renewable contingent on continuing department teaching needs and demonstration of excellence in teaching. Compensation and the duration of the appointment will depend on the number of courses assigned and the number of units per course. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-impact education in finance and advising students on career strategies.
Key responsibilities include:
• Course development: Develop and teach courses focusing on industry-specific trends, leadership development, networking strategies, and professional growth for MBA students.
• Course delivery: Foster an inclusive, engaging, and dynamic learning environment with practical exercises and hands-on projects.
Course Descriptions are as follows:
MGB 405Y: Financial Theory and Policy
Covers the fundamental principles of corporate financial management and capital markets. Major topics include general valuation methods for risky cash flow streams, capital budgeting, asset pricing models, risk management, equity financing, debt financing, and dividend policy.
MGT 460A and B: Corporate Finance
This course will study valuation techniques in applied settings, study a variety of investment decisions, and analyze how capital structure considerations play a role in firm’s investment policies.
Courses are taught with an in-person component either at our Davis campus or at a satellite campus in San Ramon. Some courses require remote instructional components. There may be opportunities for additional finance courses.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • Ph.D. degree in Finance or a closely related field OR
  • A Master's degree in Finance or a closely related field and five years of current, relevant professional experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Teaching - Examples include course materials, syllabi, or course evaluations.

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Reference requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06752

Help contact: meaugusto@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

Davis, CA