Finance Professor, School of Business, Open Rank

Southern Nazarene University•Bethany, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Nazarene University's School of Business invites applications for a full-time finance faculty position beginning July 1, 2027. The position is a 9-month contract, salaried and exempt. The primary teaching areas are finance and principles of economics, with possible teaching in business administration or accounting. Teaching will take place primarily on campus in face-to-face courses, with some online instruction as needed. The successful candidate will connect theoretical knowledge of finance, economics, and business with a biblical worldview and real-world business situations. The faculty member will advise students, collaborate with colleagues, contribute to assessment and continuous improvement, and participate in departmental activities. Candidates must have at least two years of corporate finance, banking, or financial services experience and an M.B.A. or M.S. in Finance. Applicants with doctoral qualifications are strongly preferred; candidates without a doctoral degree are expected to pursue doctoral work. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in corporate finance, banking, or financial services.
An M.B.A. or M.S. in Finance.
At least two years of higher education teaching experience.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic academic environment.
Profess faith in Jesus Christ, have a strong personal Christian commitment, and be committed to SNU's mission of making Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.
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 equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
Be an active member of a local evangelical church and be able to articulate a personal testimony.
Candidates without a doctoral degree are expected to pursue doctoral work.

Nice To Haves

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 CFP or CFA.
Understanding of and intended use of evidence-based pedagogy.
University-level teaching experience and industry or post-doctoral research experience.
Experience with Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Applications.

Responsibilities

Teach within the field of expertise and remain current in the field, presenting findings in light of a biblical perspective.
Mentor undergraduate students and foster inclusive learning environments, active pedagogy, and student academic success.
Communicate effectively in face-to-face courses and, when necessary, online courses.
Use Canvas LMS and other university systems for classroom management.
Teach a full load as defined in the Faculty Handbook.
Assist with assessment and accreditation reporting in the faculty member's field of expertise.
Collaborate with colleagues and business managers to provide practical business experiences for students.
Participate in department service, including curriculum development, student recruitment and retention, program promotion, and advising.
Serve on university committees as assigned.
Pursue scholarly activities relevant to the teaching discipline and academic focus.
Sponsor co-curricular activities that enhance students' educational experience and foster professional relationships beyond the classroom.
Build relationships with colleagues in the SNU community and represent the university to the broader professional community.
Travel locally, regionally, and nationally if needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.