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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 Gods 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.

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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 $77357 to $133945. 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 addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel weekly faculty lunches and a robust wellness program.

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

Responsibilities of Professor of Finance and/or Accounting

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. They are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct manage motivate and evaluate students and do the following:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Masters 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 PLNUs Community Life Covenant

• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Special Instructions

When beginning your application be prepared to answer these questions and upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Personal Faith

• Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education

• Provide names and contacts for 3 references at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)

• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed

Selection Process

Applicants will be expected to submit an application at be prepared to answer these questions along with uploading the following documents:

• Letter of Application that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Personal Faith

• Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education

• Provide names and contacts for 3 references (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)

All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include:

• Phone/Zoom Interview(s)

• Interview with Committee and FSB Faculty

• Interview with the Provost

• Interview with the President of the University

If you have questions about items for the application please contact the Office of Human Resources at or the Search Committee Chair and Dean of the Fermanian School of Business Dr. Jamie Hess at .

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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.