Assistant Professor - Finance

Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance. This position is based at Regent University’s campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and requires a regular on-campus presence. Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA Salary: $120,000–$125,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience Regent University is one of the nation’s leading academic centers for Christian thought and action, offering more than 150 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and serving over 13,000 students worldwide.

Regent provides high-quality, in-demand, and affordable educational opportunities while remaining firmly committed to its foundational mission of educating Christian leaders to change the world.

Essential Duties

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance and related business disciplines in on-campus and online formats. Develop and maintain high-quality courses and learning experiences that reflect current disciplinary standards, professional practices, appropriate instructional technologies, and the meaningful integration of Christian faith and learning.

Advise and mentor students, maintain appropriate office hours, support students’ academic and professional development, and contribute to student recruitment, retention, and degree completion. Participate in curriculum development, student-learning assessment, program review, accreditation activities, faculty governance, committee service, and other School and University initiatives.

Maintain an appropriate record of scholarship, professional development, and service consistent with University expectations for faculty evaluation, promotion, and tenure.

Qualifications

An earned terminal doctoral degree in Finance or a closely related business discipline from an appropriately accredited institution is required for appointment to a tenure-track position. Candidates nearing completion of an appropriate terminal degree may be considered, provided the degree will be completed within a timeframe acceptable to the University.

Candidates whose terminal degree is in a related field must possess sufficient graduate-level academic preparation in Finance to meet University and applicable accreditation requirements. Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach Finance effectively in both on-campus and online learning environments. Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, academic scholarship, professional engagement, student mentoring, institutional service, and contributions to curriculum development and assessment.

Relevant professional experience in corporate finance, financial management, investments, banking, financial analysis, or a related area is preferred. Professional credentials such as CFA, CFP, CMA, CPA, or another relevant designation are desirable. Candidates Must Have: Strong subject-matter expertise in Finance and the ability to teach courses across the undergraduate Finance curriculum.

Excellent teaching, communication, interpersonal, and student-mentoring skills. Proficiency with instructional technologies and the ability to engage students effectively in on-campus and online learning environments. A collaborative approach to curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, faculty governance, and institutional service.

Strong organizational skills, sound professional judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage teaching, scholarship, advising, and service responsibilities effectively. Dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning and to the integration of Christian faith with teaching, scholarship, and service. Willingness to embrace Regent University’s Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to the University’s Statement of Christian Faith.

Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and unofficial graduate transcripts with their application. Please submit CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts along with your application. Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status.

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Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.