Tenure Track, Full Time Professor of 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 2024. The ideal candidate must be academically qualified to meet ACBSP accreditation standards.
he review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job Status:
Full time

Job Description:

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 evening MBA
program for experienced professionals, an early career MBA program for recent graduates, and both online and face-to-face Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) degrees. In
addition, the FSB offers both online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (BAOL) degrees and partners with local community colleges
to offer face-to-face 2+2 BBA and BAOL degrees.

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 $69,630 to $113,916. 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 2024 and will include teaching a variety of courses in Finance. Finance faculty must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to
be effective with undergraduate and graduate teaching. They are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students and 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

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience as an instructor in finance.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Commitment to ongoing professional activity and scholarship.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate, graduate, and online teaching experience
• Experience teaching diverse student populations
• Relevant business experience

Selection Process

When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these questions and upload 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
• 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
• 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, Dr. Liz
Holbrook, Associate Dean, at LizHolbrook@pointloma.edu

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.