Assistant Professor - OSU Extension

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

11-50 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Oklahoma State University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Personal Finance to provide educational leadership and expertise in personal finance. This tenure-track position will focus on developing, implementing, and evaluating programs aimed at improving financial outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. The role includes responsibilities in both Extension (70%) and research (30%), with an emphasis on collaboration with external stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a dynamic OSU Extension and research program focusing on personal finance.
• Involve in Extension activities coordinated within the department.
• Assist and train Extension field staff.
• Conduct regular evaluations of the impact of Extension efforts.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as state agencies and industry partners.
• Establish an externally funded program that integrates Extension and research.
• Engage in scholarly activity directed toward peer-reviewed materials, including publication of extension materials and original research publications.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in personal finance, family or consumer economics, family financial planning, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in personal finance.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey information both verbally and in writing to both academic and general public audiences.
• Capability to identify and proactively seek external funding for research and Extension initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to advance scholarship.

Nice-to-haves

• CFP credential

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and retirement plans.