Professional in Residence - Accounting

Utah Valley University invites applications for a Professional in Residence in Accounting with a focus on financial planning and wealth management. This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of financial professionals through engaging undergraduate instruction—and, depending on qualifications, graduate teaching in the Master of Finance program—across in-person, hybrid, and online formats. The position emphasizes meaningful student mentorship, hands-on learning, and career preparation, while also providing the chance to influence curriculum aligned with CFP Board standards and current industry practices. In addition to teaching, this role plays an active part in program development, student advising, and building strong connections with industry partners to expand internship and career pathways. Ideal for a practitioner-educator, this position combines academic impact with professional engagement in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

• Instructs and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms settings through demonstrations, discussions, visual aids, lectures, field trip, on-line instruction, and other instructional methods. Creates and encourages an engaged student-oriented approach to learning and education. Maintains office hours in support of the learning process.
  
• Evaluates and records the learning process by means of written, oral, practical, and performance testing.
  
• Records and maintains student accountability and performance. Prepares and submits various reports to document the student learning process.
  
• Supervises and observes students engaged in extracurricular activities as assigned.
  
• Assists department leaders in planning and implementing effective academic programs and curriculums.
  
• Serves on various academic committees as a faculty member and other meetings as assigned.
  

• Graduation from an accredited institution with at least a masters degree appropriate to the discipline.
• Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible discipline related work experience.
• Evidence of potential for practice/creative engagements with community and industry consistent with a teaching university.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD, or other related terminal degree such as a Juris Doctorate (JD), in Financial Planning or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution is given preference.
• Obtained widely recognized industry certification(s), included, but not limited to: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), Certified Financial Planner ® (CFP®), Financial Risk Manager (FRM)®, Chartered Investment Counselor (CIC), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), etc.
• Demonstrated active community and industry connections, experience, and a proven track record of working with students or team members as a mentor.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Letter of Recommendation
5. Unofficial Transcripts

Knowledge

• Financial planning and wealth management principles, including investments, portfolio management, retirement planning, and insurance
  
• CFP Board standards and certification requirements
  
• Financial services industry trends and evolving best practices
  
• Graduate and undergraduate curriculum design and academic standards
  
• Internship and career pathway landscapes within the financial services industry

Skills

• Teaching across in-person, hybrid, and online course formats
  
• Curriculum development and continuous program improvement
  
• Academic advising and student mentoring
  
• Building and maintaining relationships with industry professionals
  
• Collaborating with faculty and staff to support program growth and quality
  
• Supporting outreach, recruiting, and program visibility initiatives

Abilities

• Ability to teach both undergraduate and potentially graduate-level courses depending on qualifications
  
• Ability to maintain a consistent focus on student learning and success across varied instructional formats
  
• Ability to connect students with internship and career opportunities
  
• Ability to align curriculum with both accreditation standards and real-world industry needs
  
• Ability to contribute broadly to program initiatives beyond the classroom