The Florida State University College of Applied Studies, housed at the FSU Panama City campus, has recently established a new, innovative undergraduate program in Financial Planning (FP). We are seeking two new faculty members to join the department and take part in the growth and enhancements of this inventive program. The FSU FP program is a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Financial Planning offered online and in-person. This program was uniquely designed to ensure students gain a strong foundation of knowledge and applied skills to be successful in the Financial Planning profession. First, as a CFP® Board Registered Program, the curriculum includes all courses necessary to sit for the Certified Financial Planner™ exam upon graduation, as well as additional, focused FP courses that further expand financial planning concepts. Second, the FSU FP program embeds specialized electives across multiple academic areas, such as: Entrepreneurship, Communication, Marketing, Leadership, Technology, and Psychology, to further ensure students learn applied skills for success in financial planning. The FSU Financial Planning program is the newest undergraduate degree in the FSU College of Applied Studies, and it aligns well with the college’s mission to embed essential skills for career success within academic courses and curricula.
For more information about the FSU Financial Planning program, please visit https://appliedstudies.fsu.edu/current-students/undergraduate-programs/financial-planning/program and for more information about FSU’s College of Applied Studies, please visit https://appliedstudies.fsu.edu/.
About FSU Panama City
Florida State University is one of the nation’s top 25 public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university’s efforts to preserve, expand and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St. Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 8 master's programs, 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty-to-student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit https://pc.fsu.edu/promise for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and https://pc.fsu.edu/ for more information about our campus. FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water. This new apartment-style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on-campus housing, visit https://seminolelandingfsu.com/.

• Teach online and in-person courses in the Financial Planning program as assigned and based on qualifications,
• Maintain a high standard of teaching and instruction,
• Provide mentorship to students,
• Assist or oversee new developments and/or program outreach for the FP program. We anticipate each faculty position to have unique leadership or administrative service responsibilities to the program, depending upon experience.
• Be an essential team member to the FP program and supporter of student success,
• Engage in teaching innovations and oversight of student projects,
• Participate in service to the Program, College, and Campus, and
• Assist with development of partnerships and internships.
• This position has opportunities for engagement in research, though it is not a required component of these teaching faculty positions.

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. or other doctorate degree with a specialization in Financial Planning (or related field) from an accredited institution, or a doctorate degree in addition to a Master’s Degree specializing in Financial Planning from an accredited institution. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, and degree conferral should occur by the start date of the position.
• Previous experience teaching at the university level, demonstration of excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applied experience and/or expertise specific to Financial Planning, and a strong commitment to student success.

• Strong academic leadership or other faculty administrative experience with interests and abilities to serve as a program leader.
• CFP® designation or are a CFP® candidate with strong skills in teaching and mentorship.
• A breadth of teaching and financial planning experiences and who can teach an array of course topics, such as: Introduction to/Advanced Financial Planning, Retirement, Estate, Insurance Planning, Consumer Economics, Psychology of Financial Planning, and/or Ethics and Professional Standards.
• Professional or entrepreneurial experience in applied or university settings.

We are actively seeking applicants who can help lead this new program and be a part of an innovative team of faculty invested in training successful financial planners. These 2 positions are being advertised as open rank, 9- or 12-month, full-time, specialized teaching faculty positions. These teaching faculty positions have opportunities for promotion and multi-year contracts. Faculty salaries will be competitive, and the rank of the appointment will depend on level of experience and qualifications. These positions will begin in Summer or Fall 2025, with the ability to start sooner (Spring 2025) if circumstances allow.

Dr. Amy Polick, Chair of the Search Committee
Associate Dean for FSU College of Applied Studies

apolick@fsu.edu

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants should also upload the following documents to their online application:

• A cover letter describing applied experiences specific to Financial Planning, university teaching experience, courses in the Financial Planning program the applicant feels qualified to teach, and why you are seeking this position.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• A leadership statement describing leadership experiences and ideas for enhancing our brand-new Financial Planning Bachelor’s program.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (copies of teaching evaluations and other data).
• Applicants must provide names and email contact information for at least 3 references, who will receive notifications to submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Please ensure that those references respond to this inquiry and submit their reference letters through the FSU application system.
• Applicants may also upload additional, relevant material to support your application in the FSU application system. If the system does not allow this information to be uploaded, email the Search Chair apolick@fsu.edu to arrange submission of materials.

This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is on-site at FSU Panama City in Panama City, FL and will consist of both online and in-person instruction and program service responsibilities.
This position is being advertised as open until filled. However, we are actively seeking candidates and a review of applications will begin December 1st. Applicants should apply by November 1st to ensure full consideration. The position will start in Summer or Fall 2025 with the ability to start sooner (Spring 2025) if circumstances allow.

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