Special Purpose Faculty - Finance

Radford University • Radford, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems (AFIS) in the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University invites applications for a full-time Special Purpose Finance faculty appointment starting August 2026. This appointment is subject to receiving final approval from the Provost’s Office and may be renewed subject to budgetary approval. The position involves teaching four classes each semester in the areas of introduction to business finance, personal finance, and/or elective courses in the candidate’s area of specialty. This Special Purpose position is expected to be involved in the Davis College’s First-Year Experience programming for incoming Freshmen. Candidates should have an interest and ability to engage with first-year students, connecting them to university life and career/major exploration, and who embrace our commitment to applied learning and experiential education. Commitment to superior undergraduate teaching, both face-to-face and online, is essential. The position will also include service and advising.

Requirements

• A successful applicant must have at least a Master's degree in Business or Finance and must also possess a faculty qualification, as per AACSB requirements, as well as the standards of the Davis College of Business and Economics.
• This typically entails either substantial experience for those with a master's degree or an active research portfolio for those with a doctoral degree.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of successful instructional experience at the college level and a graduate degree from an AACSB-accredited business school is preferred, along with either a CFP or CFA qualification.
• The preferred candidate will also have an interest in building the college’s capacity to serve students interested in a career in financial wellness and personal financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Teaching four classes each semester in the areas of introduction to business finance, personal finance, and/or elective courses in the candidate’s area of specialty.
• Involvement in the Davis College’s First-Year Experience programming for incoming Freshmen.
• Service and advising.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time