Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Lecturer (Non Tenure-Track) in Finance

Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Lecturer (Non Tenure-Track) in Finance

Position Title Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Lecturer (Non Tenure-Track) in Finance

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Status

FTE

FTE .75 (academic year full-time)

Location

Location Thousand Oaks

University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Dean and the Associate Dean, the Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Finance is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The Assistant Professor or Lecturer is to serve as a faculty mentor to students; serve on faculty or university committees; engage in services and activities which contribute to the mission and value of the University, as outlined in the faculty handbook.

Additionally, the tenure-track Assistant Professor must actively engage in scholarly activities and/or creative endeavors.

Representative Duties

• Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching Finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. For an academic year, 24 credit units for Assistant Professor; 24 or 32 credit units for Lecturer. E
• Teaching responsibilities include various finance courses, such as Principles of Finance, Intermediate Finance, Corporate Finance, and International Finance. The teaching responsibilities will be based on program needs. E
• Within that context, the expectation is to design creative assignments and activities in one-on-one and classroom instructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning in students that will develop their expertise in the subject matter. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to the course and student progress promptly. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising and service as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Attend and participate in committees and meetings. E
• Participate in marketing, promotions, and recruiting efforts for the programs via events, experiential learning, student-led competitions, and more. E
• Evening and weekend hours may be required in part of experiential learning components. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Maintain an active research agenda that produces peer-reviewed academic publications and sustains Academic Qualifications based on the accreditation requirements. E

• Higher education teaching techniques, such as projects that incorporate simulations, case studies, research projects, artificial intelligence, and more.
• Current theory and practice within the field of Finance.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching.
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment.
• University curricula.
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students.
• Modern computing technology.
• Record-keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance, and progress.

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Finance.
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
• Mentor a diverse population of students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of university students’ diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in…