Finance Associate Jobs in Oklahoma

INTRODUCTION

The Langston University School of Business (LUSB) invites applications for a 12-month faculty appointment in Business Analytics, Finance, and Accounting. This is a strategic, high-impact position designed for a collaborative, forward-thinking faculty member who can integrate quantitative business disciplines, support accounting and finance operations, and lead the development of a Business Analytics program, including micro-credentials and AI-enabled learning experiences.

The successful candidate will play a central role in innovative instructional delivery, including co-teaching with accounting, finance, and business faculty across face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities. This position also serves as the designated back-up to the Lead Accounting and Finance Faculty, ensuring instructional continuity, academic quality, and program stability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovative Teaching & Instruction (12-Month Appointment)

• Teach undergraduate and selected graduate courses in:
• Business Analytics
• Financial Analysis / Corporate Finance
• Managerial or Financial Accounting (as program needs require)
• Engage in innovative teaching models, including:
• Co-teaching with accounting, finance, or business faculty
• Cross-disciplinary course integration
• Team-based and applied learning approaches
• Deliver instruction using multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
• Integrate AI tools, data analytics platforms, and emerging technologies into instruction
• Support CPA, finance, analytics, and data-driven career readiness

Business Analytics Program & Micro-Credential Development

• Lead the design and implementation of a Business Analytics program
• Develop micro-credentials, digital badges, and workforce-aligned certificates
• Embed AI applications, data visualization, and applied analytics tools
• Align curriculum with:
• Employer and workforce demand
• Industry certifications
• ACBSP standards and assessment expectations

Academic Advising & Student Mentorship

• Maintain year-round advising responsibilities
• Mentor students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, analytics, and consulting
• Support internships, certifications, competitions, and graduate pathways

Faculty Collaboration & Program Support

• Serve as instructional and operational back-up to the Lead Accounting and Finance Faculty
• Collaborate with faculty to:
• Ensure course coverage and continuity
• Strengthen interdisciplinary learning
• Support curriculum planning and assessment
• Participate in accreditation, assurance of learning, and program review activities

Scholarship, Service & Institutional Engagement

• Maintain scholarly, applied, or professional engagement appropriate to rank
• Contribute to school and university service
• Support recruitment, outreach, and industry partnerships
• Advance LUSB’s mission as an innovative, student-centered HBCU business school

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• 12-month appointment with instructional, advising, and program development expectations
• Salary range: $82,000 – $92,000
• Eligibility for Endowed Faculty designation, including:
• Distinguished title
• Enhanced professional visibility
• Additional institutional support
• Faculty development funding and collaborative, mission-driven environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a closely related field
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or quantitative business disciplines
• (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple business disciplines
• Experience or demonstrated capacity to use AI tools and analytics platforms in teaching
• Commitment to collaborative, student-centered instruction and advising

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related discipline (ABD considered)
• Experience with co-teaching, interdisciplinary instruction, or innovative delivery models
• Experience developing academic programs, micro-credentials, or certificates
• Experience with ACBSP accreditation
• Prior service at an HBCU or minority-serving institution
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
• CPA, CFA, CMA, or relevant analytics certifications

CAMPUS

LANGSTON

CONTACT NAME & EMAIL

Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

APPOINTMENT LENGTH

12 months or less

HIRING RANGE

$82,000 - $92,000

Commensurate with education and experience

PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, official transcript(s) and three professional letters of recommendation.

Langston University is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and institutional needs, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We welcome qualified applicants who share our commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and fostering a vibrant campus culture. For more information, please contact luhumanresources@langston.edu.