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Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Financial Resource Management Specialist Fixed-Term, Three-Year Appointment
Job Vacancy #15-10:
Colorado State University Extension is seeking to hire a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic colleague to serve as State Specialist in Financial Resource Management. This is a fixed-term, three-year, 12-month appointment. Colorado State University Extension is a major component of the University’s outreach organization with offices in 59 of Colorado’s 64 counties. Through its county, state, and federal partnership Extension currently focuses its efforts in seven Core Competency Areas: Strong Families and Healthy Homes; Nutrition, Health and Food Safety; 4-H Youth Development; Sustainable Community Development; Natural Resources and the Environment; CESIT (Clean Energy Strategic Initiative Team); and Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Working closely with local and state advisory groups to determine local program needs and direction, Extension draws on the resources of 13 different departments in five colleges to provide non-credit educational programs based on research-generated knowledge. To learn more about Colorado State University Extension, go to http://www.ext.colostate.edu. The job location for this position is on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. Colorado State University is a leading public research university and the land-grant university for Colorado. Current enrollment is more than 25,000 regular, on-campus students. The Colorado State University campus is located in the city of Fort Collins, the county seat of Larimer County. To learn more about Colorado State University, go to www.colostate.edu. Fort Collins is a progressive community of approximately 142,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25. On the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins has excellent schools, outstanding recreational opportunities (including hundreds of miles of biking trails, fishing, river kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and camping, and is near some of the best skiing in the world), and a mild, sunny climate. The city has been listed by numerous national publications as one of the best places to live in the United States. APPLICATIONPROCESS AND DEADLINE: All materials must be RECEIVED no later than 12 Noon Mountain Time April 7, 2010 for full consideration. Please submit the following via e-mail to apply: Cover letter Statement (no more than 5 pages) that addresses how you meet all the "Required" and "Desired" criteria listed in the Vacancy Announcement Resume Transcripts of college(s) course work showing degrees conferred Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, and your relationship to at least four (4) references (Note: Applicant will be notified PRIOR to references being contacted.) E-mail all materials to cepersonnel@ext.colostate.edu. If you are unable to e-mail your materials, please call (970) 491-1617 for alternate delivery methods. For questions regarding the application process, contact (970) 491-1617 or cepersonnel@ext.colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy and responsibilities, please contact Laurel Kubin, (970) 498-6004 or lkubin@larimer.org. PURPOSE OF POSITION: The individual in this position serves as a statewide specialist to provide leadership, expertise, and training to University Extension faculty and staff related to personal and family finance, financial education and literacy. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS: The individual in this position will lead and implement projects in financial education and literacy by working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of faculty and field Extension staff. Financial literacy is a priority of Extension at CSU. The individual in this position works under the supervision and guidance of the Extension Associate Director. The successful candidate will:
Provide leadership, expertise, and training to University Extension faculty and staff related to personal and family finance, financial education and literacy, and consumer economics Work as a member of eXtension’s Financial Resource Management community of practice and contribute to eXtension educational efforts Develop and maintain materials and a website to support Extension financial education outreach Co-lead Colorado Extension’s Family Economic Stability work team Effectively communicate and coordinate resources, research and programming with personnel/staff of Colorado State University Extension and other colleges, agencies and institutions to enhance program development, delivery and evaluation Seek out and manage external funding sources to support programming efforts Network with relevant businesses, organizations and agencies to facilitate collaborative efforts, and provide programming and research-based information to meet clientele needs Comply with civil rights and affirmative action policies including outreach to underserved and under-represented audiences Provide leadership and assistance with other activities as assigned
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED Master’s degree required. Ph.D. preferred. One degree (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.) must have been conferred in consumer sciences, family or personal financial management, family economics, or closely related field Minimum three years professional experience in personal / family financial education Possess expertise in current issues and community programs addressing financial literacy, education, and financial well being of families, especially vulnerable households at financial risk Demonstrated leadership ability Evidence of drive and initiative Ability to communicate (oral, written, listening, and public speaking/presentation skills) Computer literacy as demonstrated by computer use in educational settings, including, but not limited to program development, delivery, management, and/or evaluation Demonstrated experience in forming effective partnerships Demonstrated ability to develop, organize, and lead team projects Knowledge of and experience in using evaluation techniques Understanding of different ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, a commitment to include diverse voices in program planning, and a commitment to developing and delivering both inclusive and targeted programming DESIRABLE Demonstrated knowledge of Extension programming Completed Certified Financial Planner certification Experience working with web-based information delivery methods Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing, fund raising, contracting, or cost recovery efforts Ability to speak Spanish BENEFITS: Based on full-time employment. Twenty-four working days vacation each year, 15 days sick leave. Enrollment in group health, life and accident insurance, various retirement plans, work injury benefits, and disability insurance are all available. Available personal transportation required, travel allowance provided. Colorado State University provides an allowance for moving new employees. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and complies with all federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves. Colorado State University Extension operates in compliance with the same laws and executive orders as the University as administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture relations. As a part of the USDA regulations, the Extension Equal Employment Opportunity representative may be contacted at 1311 South College Avenue, Room 102, Colorado State University. Under the Colorado Open Records Law in order for application materials to be treated as confidential a specific written request that all materials submitted be held in confidence must accompany your application. Such confidentiality cannot be extended to those identified as "finalists" i.e. selected for interview by the Search Committee. BACKGROUND CHECK: Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
Application process and additional information may be obtained at our Web site: www.ext.colostate.edu (click on Employment) or by contacting: Judith A. Barth, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Operations Colorado State University Extension 4040 Campus Delivery Fort Collins CO 80523-4040 cepersonnel@ext.colostate.edu (970) 491-1617 Vacancy #15-10 Deadline: 12 Noon 04/07/10
PURDUE UNIVERSITY Assistant/Associate Professor of Retail Management The Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing of Purdue University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Retail Management (tenure track).Responsibilities will include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in retail management, pursuing funded research, participating in graduate student committees, and assisting in appropriate university, college and departmental duties. Applicants should have an earned doctorate in retail management or a closely related field.Background in retailing or business would be welcome and looked upon favorably.Evidence of teaching excellence is needed.Potential for excellence in research is very important. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.Position available August 2010.Screening will begin March 2010 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. Applicants should send letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names of three people who could write a letter of recommendation to Rick Widdows, Search Chair; Purdue University; Consumer Sciences and Retailing; Matthews Hall, Room 216; 812 W State Street; West Lafayette, IN 47907-2060. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Position description: Chair and Professor, Department of Consumer Sciences. The Department of Consumer Sciences seeks a chair who will lead faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders to new levels of scholarly/research excellence while embracing a consumer perspective as an organizing framework. The chair also will guide the development of innovative approaches for preparing students for productive careers in the three areas of study in the department: Consumer and Family Financial Services, Fashion and Retail Studies, and Hospitality Management.
We seek a candidate who possesses the following required qualifications: ·Ph.D. degree in one of the Department’s academic disciplines or a related area; ·Evidence of scholarly achievement sufficient for tenure at the rank of Professor in one of the disciplines represented in the department; ·Experience as a Chair or other significant academic unit leadership position with responsibilities encompassing fiscal management; ·Demonstrated commitment to diversity; and ·Evidence of ability to generate extra-mural funding. In addition, the following are desired: ·Record of mentoring and providing support for faculty and staff development; ·Evidence of ability to build and sustain strong relationships with industry stakeholders; ·Experience leading and working in interdisciplinary, inter-institutional and/or international collaborations; ·Demonstrated commitment to outreach/engagement; and ·Experience with distance education and e-learning. For more information or questions regarding the position: Please contact Co-Chairs Dr. Golden Jackson-Mergler (614-292-4575,gjackson@ehe.osu.edu) or Dr. Jackie Blount (614-688-4571,jblount@ehe.osu.edu). Applications: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants must submit a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references to: Anita Donaldson, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 172 Arps Hall, 1945 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210; adonaldson@ehe.osu.edu. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & CONSUMER SCIENCES EXTENSION SPECIALIST Family, Consumer, and Human Development Utah State University - Tooele, Utah
The Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor, Family Resource Management & Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist. This is a 12-month, tenure track position which is anticipated to begin July 1, 2010. This position is 75 percent extension/research and 25 percent teaching. The successful applicant will be an individual who can (1) develop and provide research-based information, in-service training, and educational resource materials to strengthen Family Resource Management and Consumer Science Extension programming; (2) demonstrate scholarship appropriate for an Extension specialist, including procurement of external funding and scholarly publications; (3) work closely with various multi-agency project teams, Extension campus and off-campus professionals, and internal and external stakeholders and (4) demonstrate teaching effectiveness in family finance and consumer sciences university courses at the USU-Tooele Regional Campus. Utah State University Cooperative Extension (http://extension.usu.edu) delivers research-based education and information to Utahns throughout the state. Educational programs that address agriculture, community and economic development; 4-H and youth; natural resources and family, finances, food and nutrition, are delivered via a variety of methods and are offered through a federal, state and county partnership. Utah State Cooperative Extension has offices that reach every county and in a very real sense “extends” the university to each citizen of the state.
INSTITUTIONAL SETTING: Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Carnegie Doctoral Extensive Research (Research 1) Land-Grant Institution with an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students including 10,000 in Regional Campus and Distance Education units located throughout the state. Utah State University is an institution that is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples. The position will be housed at the USU-Tooele Regional Campus which is located 30 miles west of Salt Lake City, in a rapidly growing area of northern Utah. For the past several years the campus has experienced 15% enrollment growth each semester and strong community support.An 18,000 square foot addition to the current facility opened in fall 2009, thanks to a partnership with Tooele County. A donation of 30 acres from Tooele City will permit future expansion of this regional campus in the next three years. See: http://tooele.usu.edu/ COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL SETTING: The Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development (http://usu.edu/fchd) is one of 7 diverse departments and 3 distinguished centers in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (http://www.CEHS.usu.edu). The College has been ranked by News and World Report in the top 2% of prestigious graduate schools of education in the U.S. for the past decade. It is currently ranked 10th in the nation among colleges of education in external research dollars. Degrees offered include: B.S./B.A., M.S. in Family Consumer and Human Development B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy MFHD Master of Family and Human Development (distance education) Ph.D. in Family and Human Development. Faculty members with Extension assignments are full members of the department and serve on university and graduate committees. Extension faculty members engage in collaborative scholarship within the department, other campus departments, and with Cooperative Extension agents throughout the state. The Department has 27 faculty, over 450 undergraduate majors and over 100 graduate students. A Gerontology Certification Program for the university is administered by the department. The department also offers a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education in cooperation with the Department of Elementary Education. Faculty and students are involved in many outreach efforts to improve the quality of life for families and individuals across the lifespan. These efforts are disseminated statewide through the Utah State Extension system and in cooperation with other state agencies and private organizations. Outreach programs are a department priority and provide many collaborative relationships in both teaching and research.
This person will be a faculty member in the Department of Family, Consumer and Human Development under the FCHD Department Head. Position responsibilities will be 75% Extension and 25% Teaching. COMMUNITY SETTING: This position will support the USU-Tooele Regional Campus. A diverse community of approximately 60,000 citizens, employment is stable with industrial, commercial, and governmental services.Convenient to the Salt Lake City metropolis, Tooele has a suburban and rural sense with wide open spaces and friendly faces of newcomers and old timers. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Ph.D. in Family Resource Management, personal finance, consumer science or a closely related area completed by July 1, 2010 Demonstrated history of publishing in scholarly journals related to family resource management or consumer sciences Demonstrated competency in teaching, training, and/or providing community outreach programs in family finance related fields Ability to provide state-wide leadership, which includes providing assistance to Extension agents’ programming efforts in the area of impacts and evaluation Ability to mentor Extension agents and graduate students Ability to secure external funding Desirable: Experience in Cooperative Extension program development and delivery An understanding of the diversity within the state and a vision for serving those individuals Statistical analysis and program evaluation expertise Familiarity with distance technologies including web-based teaching and learning Experience working with the Latino population Ability to work with small business and economic development agencies SALARY: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. (http://www.usu.edu/hr/benefits/) APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must submit materials on line at https://jobs.usu.edu. Position Number: 051904 Along with the on-line application please attach: (1) a letter describing qualifications for the position, as well as projected career goals (2) current vita (3) transcript (4) evidence of classroom and/or community teaching effectiveness (5) samples of recent publications or paper presentations (6) contact information for three references
Jean Lown, Ph.D. Chair, Search Committee Department of Family, Consumer and Human Development 2905 Old Main Hill Utah State University Logan, UT 84322-2905 (435) 797-1569 email: jean.lown@usu.edu Review of applications will begin on December 11, 2009 and continue until an applicant is selected. Position effective July 1, 2010.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Colorado State University Extension
Job Vacancy #16-09:
Financial Resource Management Specialist
Fixed-Term, Three-Year Appointment
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Colorado State University Extension is seeking to hire a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic colleague to serve as State Specialist in Financial Resource Management. This is a fixed-term, three-year, 12-month appointment.
Colorado State University Extension is a major component of the University’s outreach organization with offices in 59 of Colorado’s 64 counties. Through its county, state, and federal partnership Extension currently focuses its efforts in seven Core Competency Areas: Strong Families and Healthy Homes; Nutrition, Health and Food Safety; 4-H Youth Development; Sustainable Community Development; Natural Resources and the Environment; CESIT (Clean Energy Strategic Initiative Team); and Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Working closely with local and state advisory groups to determine local program needs and direction, Extension draws on the resources of 13 different departments in five colleges to provide non-credit educational programs based on research-generated knowledge. To learn more about Colorado State University Extension, go to http://www.ext.colostate.edu. The job location for this position is on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Colorado State University is a leading public research university and the land-grant university for Colorado. Current enrollment is more than 25,000 regular, on-campus students. The Colorado State University campus is located in the city of Fort Collins, the county seat of Larimer County. To learn more about Colorado State University, go to www.colostate.edu.
Fort Collins is a progressive community of approximately 142,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25. On the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins has excellent schools, outstanding recreational opportunities (including hundreds of miles of biking trails, fishing, river kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and camping, and is near some of the best skiing in the world), and a mild, sunny climate. The city has been listed by numerous national publications as one of the best places to live in the United States.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE: All materials must be RECEIVED no later than December 15, 2009 for full consideration. Please submit the following via e-mail to apply:
• Cover letter
• Statement (no more than 5 pages) that addresses how you meet all the “Required” and “Desired” criteria listed in the
Vacancy Announcement
• Resume
• Transcripts of college(s) course work showing degrees conferred
• Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, and your relationship to at least four (4) references
(Note: Applicant will be notified PRIOR to references being contacted.)
E-mail all materials to cepersonnel@ext.colostate.edu. If you are unable to e-mail your materials, please call
(970) 491-1617 for alternate delivery methods.
For questions regarding the application process, contact (970) 491-1617 or cepersonnel@ext.colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy and responsibilities, please contact Laurel Kubin, (970) 498-6004 or lkubin@larimer.org.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The individual in this position serves as a statewide specialist to provide leadership, expertise, and training to University Extension faculty and staff related to personal and family finance, financial education and literacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS: The individual in this position will lead and implement projects in financial education and literacy by working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of faculty and field Extension staff. Financial literacy is a priority of Extension at CSU. The individual in this position works under the supervision and guidance of the Extension Associate Director. The successful candidate will:
• Provide leadership, expertise, and training to University Extension faculty and staff related to personal and family finance, financial education and literacy, and consumer economics
• Work as a member of eXtension’s Financial Resource Management community of practice and contribute to eXtension educational efforts
• Develop and maintain materials and a website to support Extension financial education outreach
• Co-lead Colorado Extension’s Family Economic Stability work team
• Effectively communicate and coordinate resources, research and programming with personnel/staff of Colorado State University Extension and other colleges, agencies and institutions to enhance program development, delivery and evaluation
• Seek out and manage external funding sources to support programming efforts
Job Vacancy #16-09:
Financial Resource Management Specialist
Fixed-Term, Three-Year Appointment
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS (Cont.):
• Network with relevant businesses, organizations and agencies to facilitate collaborative efforts, and provide programming and research-based information to meet clientele needs
• Comply with civil rights and affirmative action policies including outreach to underserved and under-represented
audiences
• Provide leadership and assistance with other activities as assigned
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED
• Earned Ph.D. One degree (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.) must have been conferred in consumer sciences, family or personal
financial management, family economics, or closely related field
• Minimum three years professional experience in personal / family financial education
• Possess expertise in current issues and community programs addressing financial literacy, education, and financial well being of families, especially vulnerable households at financial risk
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Evidence of drive and initiative
• Ability to communicate (oral, written, listening, and public speaking/presentation skills)
• Computer literacy as demonstrated by computer use in educational settings, including, but not limited to program
• Experience working with web-based information delivery methods
• Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing, fund raising,
contracting, or cost recovery efforts
• Ability to speak Spanish
BENEFITS: Based on full-time employment. Twenty-four working days vacation each year, 15 days sick leave. Enrollment in group health, life and accident insurance, various retirement plans, work injury benefits, and disability insurance are all available. Available personal transportation required, travel allowance provided. Colorado State University provides an allowance for moving new employees.
Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and complies with all federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.
Colorado State University Extension operates in compliance with the same laws and executive orders as the University as administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture relations. As a part of the USDA regulations, the Extension Equal Employment Opportunity representative may be contacted at 1311 South College Avenue, Room 102, Colorado State University. Under the Colorado Open Records Law in order for application materials to be treated as confidential a specific written request that all materials submitted be held in confidence must accompany your application. Such confidentiality cannot be extended to those identified as "finalists" i.e. selected for interview by the Search Committee.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks mayinclude, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
Application process and additional information may be obtained at our Web site: www.ext.colostate.edu (click on
Employment) or by contacting:
Judith A. Barth, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Operations
Colorado State University Extension
4040 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins CO 80523-4040
cepersonnel@ext.colostate.edu
(970) 491-1617
Director, Office for Financial Success University of Missouri Department of Personal Financial Planning
POSITION:
Director, Office for Financial Success, University of Missouri Non-tenure track, nine-month academic appointment, with summer funding possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 2009, review of dossiers will continue until position is filled.
SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Dr. Rob Weagley, Chair Department of Personal Financial Planning 239 Stanley Hall Columbia, MO 65211
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING COLLEGE OF HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #2210220
POSITION Director of the University of Missouri, Office for Financial Success, Director of Center for Economic Education, and Teaching Assistant Professor of Personal Financial Planning. Non-tenure track, nine-month academic appointment, with summer funding possible
QUALIFICATIONS Earned Master’s or Doctorate in Consumer/Family Economics, Economics, Finance or related field. Experience running a financial counseling center focused on working with college students. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching in the areas of financial counseling and personal finance. CFP®, , or comparable, designation desired or commitment to obtain the CFP® designation within 4 years of hire. Website design and maintenance capabilities strongly desired. Active professional membership in relevant organizations. Experience in financial counseling, planning and curriculum development desired. To oversee and conduct bankruptcy financial counseling, candidate must have a CFP®, AFC, or equivalent designation, as well as three-years counseling experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership to the services of the Office for Financial Success, our undergraduate financial counseling center. Provide leadership to MU’s Center for Economic Education, particularly with respect to improving personal finance and economics curriculums in Missouri schools. Teach undergraduate courses relating to financial counseling, including advising and mentoring students in the counseling process. Oversee the publishing of the MU Financial Tip of the Week, our research-based financial management educational blog. Emphasis will be placed on information relevant to young adults. Work to maintain external funding, including with industry partners, to support the missions of the Office for Financial Success and the Center for Economic Education. Serve on department, college, and university committees.
SALARY AND RANK Commensurate with qualifications. Competitive with national Human Sciences financial planning programs.
EFFECTIVE DATE November 2009, review of dossiers will continue until position is filled.
DEPARTMENT The Personal Financial Planning program offers a B.S.HES in Personal Financial Planning (CFP® Board registered) and Personal Financial Management Services; a M.S. in Personal Financial Planning with options in Personal Financial Planning and Consumer and Family Economics; and a Ph.D. in Human Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Personal Financial Planning. Besides our undergraduate Personal Financial Planning degree program, our other CFP® Board registered degree programs include cooperative undergraduate programs with the Departments of Agricultural Economics and Finance, a post-baccalaureate Financial Planning certificate program; a Personal Financial Planning Applied Master’s degree, and a joint MS/JD degree. We are also part of the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GP-IDEA), offering a graduate certificate and master’s degree in Personal Financial Planning (both are CFP® Board Registered). Current undergraduate and graduate student enrollment is approximately 190 and 26, respectively. Current members of the faculty include 4 tenured/tenure-track resident professors, one Teaching Assistant Professor, and 3 non-regular extension professionals. Information on the department and the Office for Financial Success may be found at http://pfp.missouri.edu and http://financialsuccess.missouri.edu . Information on the Missouri Center for Economic Education may be found at http://cas.umkc.edu/mcee/.
COLLEGE The College of Human Environmental Sciences is comprised of five departments: Personal Financial Planning, Architectural Studies, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Human Development and Family Studies, Textiles and Apparel Management, and the School of Social Work Information on the college is at http://hes.missouri.edu/ . Current college undergraduate and graduate enrollment is approximately 1,200 and 350, respectively.
UNIVERSITY The University of Missouri-Columbia is the flagship, comprehensive campus of the University of Missouri system. The Columbia campus is a land-grant, state-supported, multi-purpose university of approximately 30,000 students offering a wide variety of academic, cultural, and athletic activities. Columbia, MO is a regional center for health care and financial services surrounded by a large rural population. Recognized for its high quality of life in national media, Columbia is a community of approximately 100,000 with a wide-range of activities and opportunities.
APPLICATION Send letter of application, a current curriculum vita/resume, evidence of type and quality of prior financial counseling and teaching experiences, official transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. Rob Weagley, Chair Department of Personal Financial Planning 241 Stanley Hall University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 Phone #: 573-882-9651 Fax #: 573-884-8389 E-mail: weagleyr@missouri.edu
The University of Missouri-Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era. To request ADA accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 573-884-7278 (V/TTY).
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