Adjunct Instructor Pool - Finance

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Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Details

Classification Title:  Instructor
Working Title:  Adjunct Instructor

Department:  Accounting & Finance
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  $3,000-$6,000/course dependent on academic qualifications
Pay Basis:  Annually

Position Overview

Job Summary:

To teach undergraduate courses in Finance. The College is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semester. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Holds at least the master's degree in an appropriate specialization or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure.

Position Qualifications:

Master's degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in Finance or a closely-related field including at least 18 graduate semester hours in Finance, coupled with pertinent work experience and continuing professional development and engagement activities to maintain qualifications for performing teaching assignment. Must meet the College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualification for an Instructor position.

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Finance from an AACSB-accredited institution or a closely-related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Finance is a definite plus. Regardless of the degree, it must be coupled with pertinent work experience and continuing professional development and engagement activities to maintain qualifications for performing teaching assignment and the candidate must meet the College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualifications for an Instructor position.

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.

Standing: Daily

Walking: Daily

Sitting: Daily

• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Daily

Stooping: Daily

• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent part-time or full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

Additional Posting Details

• Number of Vacancies: Multiple
• Work Hours:  Dependent on Course Assignment
• FTE:  0.225
• Closing Date:  10/8/2026

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.