Full Time Faculty - Finance/Accounting

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

10d • $77,357 - $133,945

About The Position

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. The Fermanian School of Business (FSB) at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is seeking qualified candidates for a Professor of Finance and/or Accounting. The position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate must be academically qualified to meet ACBSP accreditation standards. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Fermanian School of Business 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 MBA program for experienced professionals, an early career MBA program for recent graduates, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL). In addition, the FSB offers online and hybrid Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in partnership with local community colleges. Salary is determined based on years of experience and degree level. The range listed is for a 9-month contract with no summer semester teaching expectations. 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 $77,357 to $133,945. 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, taxation, or business
• Ph.D. or DBA earned or in progress in finance or accounting, or a closely related area, or a willingness to earn a Ph.D. or DBA
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Commitment to ongoing professional activity and scholarship
• Respectful member of a team-driven and collegial environment
• An active and maturing faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to PLNU as an intentional Christian community in the Wesleyan tradition. This includes living in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CFA Certification
• Demonstrated experience as an instructor in accounting and/or finance
• Undergraduate, graduate, and online teaching experience
• Experience teaching diverse student populations
• Relevant business experience

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities begin in August 2026 and will include teaching a variety of courses in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Finance and/or Accounting faculty must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance and/or accounting 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

Benefits

• health
• dental
• tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• competitive retirement matching
• opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California
• faculty chapel
• weekly faculty lunches
• robust wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees