Posting Number: R0003540 Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA
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 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
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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
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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.
At Point Loma Nazarene University, academics, faith, and community are all vital. Students benefit from this balanced approach to education and leave PLNU prepared to think, act, and contribute to the world. In addition to more than 60 undergraduate areas of study, PLNU offers graduate program regional centers throughout Southern California. PLNU serves more than 3,500 students.PLNU is a community committed to calling. As a result of our mission to provide whole-person education in the context of our Christian faith, our faculty and staff are known for their excellence, regardless of their responsibilities or field.We believe God calls all of us to participate in bringing about His Kingdom in a unique and deeply personal way. We also believe in pursuing calling together. Excellent work and meaningful relationships all belong to what we call vocation. Being part of a community full of individuals engaged in the same endeavor will set you up for a lifetime of weaving calling into who you are and everything you ever do.Be part of something meaningful. Discover and cultivate your true potential. Be part of Point Loma Nazarene University.