Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance
Listed on 2025-12-28
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Business Administration
The Business Administration Division of Pepperdine University seeks a candidate with an earned Ph.D. in Financial Economics or a related field for a one-year visiting position. Applicants should complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before August 1, 2025. A strong candidate who is ABD would be considered. Successful candidates should be able to teach undergraduate courses in Corporate Finance, Investments, and Financial Literacy.
Prior teaching experience is preferable but not required.
The business program at Seaver College is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). US News and World Report ranks Pepperdine University in the top colleges and universities in the country and we have a Research 2 designation. We have approximately 975 undergraduate students in the Business Administration Division. Despite a large number of majors, our classes are small (rarely more than 30 students) and our faculty is collegial and collaborative.
The division offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in accounting, business administration, finance, and international business and several minors. Degree programs are offered on a full-time, residential basis at the main campus in Malibu, California. Seaver College has an enrollment of approximately 3,550 students. Please visit our website for more information.
Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a complete education built on a Christian value system. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Successful candidates also must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.
The salary for this appointment will range from $115,000 to $130,000 and reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
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A background check will be required as a condition of employment.
For more information, please contact the chair of the search committee:
Dr. Levon Goukasian (levon.goukasian)
Professor of Finance
Business Administration Division
Pepperdine University, Seaver College
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
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