Job description

Anderson University Falls School of Business invites applications for one faculty position that includes classroom learning and office availability. This is an on-site position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the candidate for this position. They do not encompass all duties of the successful applicant, who may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented here.

• Prepare and deliver undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate courses in finance—examples include corporate finance, investments, financial markets, risk management, derivatives, financial modelling, and ethics in finance.
• Maintain expertise in the discipline of finance, including current professional practice, regulatory trends, and relevant research.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to develop and innovate the finance curriculum and co‐design experiential student experiences (such as student‐managed investment portfolios, internships, case­studies, and CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) preparation).
• Teach a full load of approximately 24 semester credit hours in face-to-face, and possibly hybrid, modalities. May include summer course offerings as approved.
• Advise and mentor finance majors and minors, including supporting student internships, career placement, certification pathways (e.g., CFA), and research/independent study projects.
• Participate actively in departmental, school, and university committee work, engagement with advisory boards, program assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Maintain scheduled office hours (minimum eight hours weekly) for student consultation, academic support, and mentoring.
• Represent the Falls School of Business and Anderson University at relevant professional and academic events, support outreach to business partners and alumni, and contribute to the mission of integrating Christian faith with business education, representing Salt & Light (Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:17, Matthew 5).
• Actively engage in scholarship and professional development in finance or business-finance intersection so as to advance the scholarly and practical reputation of the program and school.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or DBA in Finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution preferred; ABD (All But Dissertation) may be considered for an entry-level rank.
• Demonstrated effective teaching at the undergraduate level; prior graduate teaching is a plus.
• Professional finance experience (e.g., corporate finance, investment analysis, risk management, financial institutions) strongly preferred.
• Evidence of scholarly potential or published research in finance, financial markets, investments, or related fields; willingness to engage in service, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and business/community partners.
• A collaborative approach and demonstrated initiative in curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, and student mentoring.
• A vibrant Christian faith consistent with Anderson University’s mission: candidates should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application; they must commit to the integration of faith and learning and affirm the University’s statement of faith and lifestyle expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA® designation or progress toward certificate.
• Experience advising student‐managed investment funds or finance clubs.
• Ability to teach advanced electives in finance analytics, fintech, ESG investing, or derivative/structured products.
• Experience working with business partners for internships, experiential learning, and industry networking.

The successful candidate will be committed to an autonomous practice of finance along with integration of liberal arts education, global perspectives, servanthood, and community partnerships. Candidates should have belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith as interpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the contemporary ministry of the Holy Spirit. They should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application. Must meet university lifestyle expectations.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of Christian faith integration in teaching and scholarship, a student-success/advising philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits

This is a full-time, 9-month position paid over 12 months with eligibility for university benefits and the possibility of summer employment.

• Remitted Tuition
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 403B (retirement)
• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life, Long Term Disability
• Free Access to Kardatzke Wellness Center

How to apply

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AU is an equal opportunity employer. Persons who bring diversity are encouraged to apply. Anderson University complies with federal and state requirements for non-discrimination in employment with regard to sex, age, race, color, disability, and national and ethnic origin