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. 

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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.

Salary
PLNU 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
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Commitment to ongoing professional activity and scholarship
• Respectful member of a team-driven and collegial environment
• An active and maturing faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to PLNU as an intentional Christian community in the Wesleyan tradition. This includes living in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA earned or in progress in finance, or a closely related area, or a willingness to earn a Ph.D. or DBA
• CFP or CFA Certification
• Demonstrated experience as an instructor in finance
• Undergraduate, graduate, and online teaching experience
• Experience teaching diverse student populations 
• Relevant business experience in finance

Selection Process

Applicants will be expected to submit an application at http://www.pointloma.edu/jobs, be prepared to answer these questions, along with uploading the following documents:

• Letter of Application that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Personal Faith
• Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education 
• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed
• Provide names and contacts for 3 references (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)

All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include:

• Phone/Zoom Interview(s) 
• Interview with Committee and FSB Faculty
• Teaching demonstration with FSB Students and Faculty
• Interview with the Provost
• Interview with the President of the University

If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@pointloma.edu or the Search Committee Chair and Dean of the Fermanian School of Business, Dr. Jamie Hess, at jhess@pointloma.edu.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. 

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.