Finance Professor, School of Business, Open Rank

Full Time / Salary / Exempt 
9-month contract

WORK SCHEDULE 
Hours as necessitated by teaching responsibilities, office hours, and other duties as assigned.

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Business invites applications for a full-time finance faculty. This position will begin July 1, 2027. The primary teaching discipline for this position is finance and principles of economics, but could include areas of business administration or accounting.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in corporate finance, banking, or financial services and either an M.S. in Finance or M.B.A. Applicants with additional qualifications such as D.B.A., Ph.D., Ed.D., or D.S.L. are highly preferred. Candidates without a doctoral degree would be expected to pursue doctoral work.

The successful candidate will be an instructor who is able to combine a theoretical understanding of finance, economics, and business, a biblical worldview, and experience to real world business situations. Teaching will occur primarily on campus in a face-to-face environment; however, some online instruction will be necessary. The faculty member will be required to advise students, collaborate with other faculty in the School of Business, engage in assessment and student continual improvement practices, and participate in all aspects of the department’s activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
•    Teach within the field of expertise and remain current in the field by following trends in the field, availing oneself of further education, etc., being careful always to present findings in the light of a biblical perspective.
•    Mentor undergraduate students and be strongly committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, active pedagogy, and academic success of all students.
•    Communicate well in face-to-face courses and if necessary, online courses.
•    Utilize Canvas LMS and other university systems for classroom management.
•    Teach a full load as defined in the Faculty Handbook.
•    Assist with the assessment process and accreditation reporting for their field of expertise.
•    Work collaboratively with colleagues and business managers to provide practical business experiences for students.
•    Engage in department service including curriculum development, student recruitment/retention, program promotion, and advising.
•    Serve on university committees as assigned.
•    Pursue scholarly activities relevant to teaching discipline and academic focus.
•    Foster professional relationships with students beyond the classroom by sponsoring co-curricular activities that enhance the educational experience.
•    Able to relate to colleagues in the SNU community and serve as a representative to the professional community beyond SNU.
•    Able to travel locally, regionally, and nationally if needed.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
•    Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.  
•    As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
•    Two years of corporate finance, banking, or financial services experience and either an M.B.A. or M.S. in Finance 
•    Two years of higher education teaching experience.
•    Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
•    Capacity to manage multiple projects in a dynamic academic environment.
•    Active member in a local evangelical church and ability to articulate their personal testimony.
•    Preferred Qualifications: 
•    Completed D.B.A., Ph.D., D.S.L./M.B.A., Ed.D./M.B.A., D.S.L./M.S.in Finance, or Ed.D./M.S.in Finance. 
•    Financial industry certification such as the CFP or CFA
•    Demonstrate understanding and intended use of evidence-based pedagogy.
•    University level teaching experience and industry or post-doctoral research experience are strongly desired.
•    Experience in Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Applications

Supervision Received:
Receives supervision and work assignments from the School of Business Department Chair.

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BENEFITS
Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.