A PhD or DBA in Finance or a closely related field is preferred. A strong interest in undergraduate teaching, including integration of faith into the classroom and discipline, is essential, and previous teaching, online course delivery, and/or postdoctoral experience are desired.
Mission and Commitment Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach upper-level finance courses used to prepare students for the Certified Financial Planning (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations based on the candidate’s credentials/experience. Scholarly activity, professional service, student advising, faculty governance responsibilities, and chapel attendance are also required. Additionally, participation in faculty/student collaboration opportunities such the well-established Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) responsible for 5+ million dollars of the university endowment are expected.
Typical Qualifications
A PhD or DBA in Finance or a closely related field is preferred. A strong interest in undergraduate teaching, including integration of faith into the classroom and discipline, is essential, and previous teaching, online course delivery, and/or postdoctoral experience are desired. Professional work experience and credentials are also required. Candidates must also have a personal, vibrant faith and Christian walk, and be strongly committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University.
Supplemental Information
The Business Department consists of nine full-time faculty members and is an ACBSP accredited program focused on preparing students for Kingdom Impact in business. The department offers majors in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and sport management, and both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. There are approximately 350 students enrolled, making business the largest major group on campus. All business majors have a practicum requirement, and the curriculum includes project and experiential learning components. The faculty enjoy a strong collegial relationship and smaller classes that encourage student mentoring.
Application
Interested candidates can fill out an application at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/tayloredu. All materials will remain confidential. Members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Evaluation of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Taylor University complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment.
Taylor University, a Christian liberal arts college with a student body of 1,870 on its Upland, Indiana, campus, is known for its distinctive community of scholarship and faith. In addition to a concerned, competent faculty and modern facilities, the University cherishes an atmosphere of uncommon quality, which inspires personal participation and spiritual growth as well as intellectual development. Graduate program in higher education is offered. In addition, Taylor Online serves over 1,200 adult students through degree and non-degree offerings in credit and non-credit formats in distance/distributed learning environments.