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The Graduate School of Management (GSM) at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) seeks a dynamic and passionate lecturer to teach Introductory Finance and Advanced Corporate Finance courses at the graduate level in the Spring 2025 Quarter. Lecturers are selected to fill occasional specialized teaching needs that are part-time and temporary in nature. In any given year, open positions and requirements for individuals to fill them will vary. This appointment is renewable contingent on continuing department teaching needs and demonstration of excellence in teaching. Compensation and the duration of the appointment will depend on the number of courses assigned and the number of units per course. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-impact education in finance and advising students on career strategies.
Key responsibilities include:
• Course development: Develop and teach courses focusing on industry-specific trends, leadership development, networking strategies, and professional growth for MBA students.
• Course delivery: Foster an inclusive, engaging, and dynamic learning environment with practical exercises and hands-on projects.
Course Descriptions are as follows:
MGB 405Y: Financial Theory and Policy
Covers the fundamental principles of corporate financial management and capital markets. Major topics include general valuation methods for risky cash flow streams, capital budgeting, asset pricing models, risk management, equity financing, debt financing, and dividend policy.
MGT 460A and B: Corporate Finance
This course will study valuation techniques in applied settings, study a variety of investment decisions, and analyze how capital structure considerations play a role in firm’s investment policies.
Courses are taught with an in-person component either at our Davis campus or at a satellite campus in San Ramon. Some courses require remote instructional components. There may be opportunities for additional finance courses.

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