Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Posted On: Wed Sep 17 2025 Job Description: The Department of Finance at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-eligible faculty appointment at the rank of Pedagogical Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance within the Gordon Ford College of Business for Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in corporate finance and investments with availability in the banking or financial planning area, depending upon interest. This position focuses exclusively on teaching excellence with a twelve-credit hour per semester (4/4) teaching load and no research responsibilities. This faculty position will be a vital part of a growing program within the Gordon Ford College of Business. We are seeking candidates demonstrating evidence of their ability to provide leadership on curriculum development and student success in Finance. Job Requirements: Candidates for the position must have: + Terminal degree in finance or a related field OR master's degree will also be considered with significant relevant experience. + Minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience in finance, banking, or related industries. + Evidence of teaching effectiveness or strong potential for teaching excellence. + Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and student success. Additional Information: Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.