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Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

The E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant/associate professor level in the Department of Finance and Economics beginning Fall 2025. To be considered, candidates should possess a Ph.D. in finance from an AACSB-accredited program with an interest/focus supportive of one or more of the finance degree tracks (wealth management, banking and consumer finance, or corporate finance).

A candidate with a completed Ph.D. must have a recent and consistent record of publication in quality refereed journals. Applicants who are ABD candidates with a clear plan for degree completion by May 15, 2025 may be considered. The Department of Finance and Economics also values candidates with industry experience and community engagement. Candidates holding professional certifications (CFA®, CFP®, etc.) are preferred. The ideal candidate would also have a track record of community engagement that can create value for the department and for student learning experiences.

The teaching load is three courses per academic semester, and may include face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online deliveries. Typically, the successful candidate would have an interest and/or experience teaching in two of the three departments specializations (wealth management, banking and consumer finance or corporate finance). In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be required to engage in research and scholarship resulting in quality publications. The Wall College of Business has a WRDS platform with access to CRSP and Compustat and access to Datastream to support quality scholarship and teaching. The position also requires service activities, including undergraduate student advising, contributing to assessment of student learning outcomes, and other service to the college, university, community and profession. It is expected the individual chosen for this position will possess a commitment to teaching excellence, demonstrated ability or capacity to produce quality scholarly academic research, a commitment to involvement in service to the university and the profession, excellent communication skills, and effective teamwork skills.

Accredited by AACSB International, the Wall College of Business serves approximately 2,800 graduate and undergraduate students. The college offers undergraduate majors in six disciplines (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Hospitality, Resort and Tourism Management), as well as MBA and Masters of Accountancy programs at the graduate level. The Department of Finance and Economics houses majors in both disciplines. The finance major offers a choice of three concentrations: wealth management; banking and consumer finance; and corporate finance. Capstone courses in all three concentrations make use of simulations with the Student Managed Investment Fund embedded in the wealth management capstone. The finance degree program is one of the fastest growing in the college, with current enrollment of approximately 500 students. The department also has minors in economics, commercial and investment real estate, and actuarial science and risk management along with a certificate in financial planning (CFP® Board Registered Program). Additional information about the College and the University and its programs can be obtained by accessing the university’s web site (http://www.coastal.edu).

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Interested candidates should electronically submit at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4640381/assistant-associate-professor-of-finance1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement on teaching philosophy, 4) statement on research philosophy, 5) their copies of the most recent student evaluations of teaching, 6) unofficial graduate transcripts, and 7) Three references letters; *ABD Candidates Only – one of your reference letters must be from your dissertation chair or department chair certifying your ABD status and your anticipated dissertation timeline. Review of application materials will begin immediately and we will continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Duties

Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.