Tenure-Track Full-Time Faculty in Economics

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

20h

About The Position

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, seeks a full-time, tenure-track Professor of Economics for the Fermanian School of Business (FSB), beginning in August 2027. The FSB is an ACBSP-accredited “Best Practice” school with approximately 900 students in traditional undergraduate business programs, graduate programs, and adult undergraduate programs in business and leadership. Its guiding principle is “more than the bottom line,” and it supports collaborative scholarship.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate economics courses in a variety of modalities, advise and mentor students, participate in departmental and university activities, contribute to continuous improvement and professional development, engage in scholarship, and work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must be academically qualified to meet ACBSP accreditation standards. PLNU seeks applicants who support its intentional Christian community in the Wesleyan tradition and demonstrate an active and maturing faith in Jesus Christ.

The position begins in August 2027. Applications are reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. The appointment is contingent on successful completion of a background check. Faculty pay is based on experience and academic rank; salaries for a two-semester appointment range from $78,494 to $137,747, with the selected candidate’s salary determined by experience, rank, and appointment term.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related area.
• Ph.D. or DBA earned or in progress in Economics or a closely related area, or willingness to earn a Ph.D. or DBA.
• Academic qualifications sufficient to meet ACBSP accreditation standards.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Commitment to ongoing professional activity and scholarship.
• Respectful membership in a team-driven and collegial environment.
• Active and maturing faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to PLNU as an intentional Christian community in the Wesleyan tradition, including living in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

Nice To Haves

• International Business and/or Finance teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience as an instructor in economics.
• Undergraduate, graduate, and online teaching experience.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Relevant business experience in economics.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate economics 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 engage 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 benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Competitive retirement matching.
• Possible university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California.
• Opportunities to engage with the community, including faculty chapel and weekly faculty lunches.
• Robust wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior