Two Renewable, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Practice (2) Positions
(Banking and Real Estate)

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Woody L. Hunt College of Business
Department of Economics and Finance

Job Announcement

The Department of Economics and Finance at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for two renewable, non-tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor of Practice level. One position emphasizes banking and financial institutions, while the other specializes in real estate.

• Candidates for the banking-focused position should be prepared to instruct courses, including Bank Management, Current Issues in Banking, Central Banking, Bank Lending, and other finance-related subjects.
• Candidates for the real estate-focused position should be able to teach courses such as Introduction to Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Investments, Property Management, Real Estate Development, Appraisal of Real Estate, and other real estate-related subjects.

Responsibilities include instruction at the undergraduate level, but based on qualifications, teaching master’s level courses might be possible; the maintenance of scholarly academic status in accordance with AACSB accreditation standards; service on faculty committees; and community outreach.

The expected starting date is September 1, 2024. Salary and benefits are AACSB-competitive and appropriate for experience and qualifications. Hiring decisions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Required Qualifications

Completion of the Ph.D. degree in Finance, Banking, Real Estate, or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution by the starting date is preferred, along with strong evidence to support quality instruction and the ability to teach a range of finance courses while maintaining scholarly activities. Candidates without a terminal degree should have a master’s degree and 10+ years of impactful industry experience in banking or real estate. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are important.

UTEP and El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso is a R1 comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. UTEP enrolls 24,000 students in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in nine colleges and schools. It is one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving institutions in the country, with a student body that is 84% Hispanic. UTEP advances discovery of public value and positively impacts the health, culture, education, and economy of the community it serves. With more than $130 million in total annual research expenditures, the University is ranked among the best universities in the country for research and fourth in Texas for federal research expenditures. It is also nationally recognized as a community-engaged university.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three references. Graduate transcripts will be requested in the later stages of the search process. Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 20, 2024.

To apply, please visit https://www.utep.edu/employment

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.