Lecturer in Financial Planning

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2469P

Working Title

Lecturer in Financial Planning

Department

FACS-Fin Plan,Housing&Cnsm Ecn

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

The Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics ( FHCE ) is one of the four academic units in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. It offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees with an enrollment of approximately 520 undergraduate and 140 graduate students. In addition to Financial Planning, the department includes programs in Consumer Economics (with an optional emphasis in Applied Consumer Analytics), Housing Management and Policy (with an optional emphasis in Residential Property Management), and Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer well-being. FHCE is staffed by 21 faculty members based at the Athens campus.

College / Unit / Department website

www.fcs.uga.edu / fhce

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

01 / 01 / 2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

09 / 02 / 2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications will include a letter of application, a vita, a copy of the applicant's unofficial transcript for graduate study, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Three letters of reference are preferred but not required unless invited to interview. Applicants should request that three letters of reference be sent directly to Melissa McBride (mmcbride@uga.edu). Questions about this position or the application process should be directed to Dr. John Grable (grable@uga.edu) or Ms. Melissa McBride (mmcbride@uga.edu).

Closing date :

Complete applications received by October 3, 2025 will be given full consideration. The college plans to fill this position by January 1, 2025, but the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

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