Tenure-Track Faculty in Finance

Position: Tenure-Track Full-Time Faculty in Finance
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom.

We therefore  encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship.
*** The Fermanian School of Business (FSB) at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is seeking qualified candidates for a Professor of Finance. The position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning in August 2027. The ideal candidate must be academically qualified to meet ACBSP accreditation standards. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job Status:

Full time
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* Job Description:

Fermanian School of Business The Fermanian School of Business (FSB) is an ACBSP-accredited “Best Practice” school with approximately 900 students across traditional undergraduate degrees in business, and graduate and adult undergraduate degrees in both business and leadership. Our FSB guiding principle is “more than the bottom line.” FSB is highly collaborative and supportive of scholarship activities. Our traditional undergraduate majors include management, marketing, accounting, finance, information systems, and international development.

The FSB also offers an MBA program for experienced professionals, an early career MBA program for recent graduates, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL). In addition, the FSB offers online and hybrid Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in partnership with local community colleges.

SalaryPLNU pays its faculty using a pay scale based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this scale for a 2-semester appointment range from $78,494 to $137,747. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.

Benefits We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community, including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches, and a robust wellness program.

Responsibilities of Professor of Finance Responsibilities begin in August 2027 and will include teaching a variety of courses in Finance.

Finance faculty must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching. They are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students, and to do the following:

Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses in a variety of modalities

Advise and mentor students academically, professionally, and spiritually

Participate in departmental activities and governance

Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including FSB assessment and engagement in professional development

Serve on university faculty committees and perform other normal faculty duties

Engage in scholarship

Involve students in research or professional experience as appropriate

Work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents, and community members

Required Qualifications Master's degree in Finance or a closely related area…