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Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Lecturer (NonTenure-Track) in Finance

Position Category: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)

Location: Thousand Oaks

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leadersfor a global society who are strong in character and judgment,confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to serviceand justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, theuniversity has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate andgraduate students who come from across the nation and around theworld from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As afederally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran islooking for candidates with a dedication to and success in workingin diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusivelearning and work environment that values individual differencesand respects each person's dignity.

Under the direction of the Dean and the Associate Dean, the Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Finance is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The Assistant Professor or Lecturer is to serve as a faculty mentor to students; serve on faculty or university committees; engage in services and activitieswhich contribute to the mission and value of the University, asoutlined in the faculty handbook. Additionally, the tenure-track Assistant Professor must actively engage in scholarly activitiesand/or creative endeavors.

Representative Duties:

• Primary responsibilities for this position include teachingFinance courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. For anacademic year, 24 credit units for Assistant Professor; 24 or 32credit units for Lecturer. E
• Teaching responsibilities include various finance courses, suchas Principles of Finance, Intermediate Finance, Corporate Finance,and International Finance. The teaching responsibilities will bebased on program needs. E
• Within that context, the expectation is to design creativeassignments and activities in one-on-one and classroominstructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning instudents that will develop their expertise in the subject matter.E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting courseobjectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptlyto student inquiries in class, online, or during establishedconsultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepareand submit grades, data, and reports related to the course andstudent progress promptly. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within thefirst week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook.E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advisingand service as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Attend and participate in committees and meetings. E
• Participate in marketing, promotions, and recruiting effortsfor the programs via events, experiential learning, student-ledcompetitions, and more. E
• Evening and weekend hours may be required in part ofexperiential learning components. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

Additional Duties for Assistant Professor

• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising,service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, asoutlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Maintain an active research agenda that produces peer-reviewedacademic publications and sustains Academic Qualifications based onthe accreditation requirements. E

Knowledge Of:

• Higher education teaching techniques, such as projects thatincorporate simulations, case studies, research projects,artificial intelligence, and more.
• Current theory and practice within the field of Finance.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching.
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment.
• University curricula.
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, andprofessionals available to students.
• Modern computing technology.
• Record-keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance,and progress.

Ability To:

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Finance.
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
• Mentor a diverse population of students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of universitystudents' diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnicbackgrounds.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs ofstudents with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional deliverytechnologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and theeducational experience.
• Maintain professional standards that protect studentconfidentiality.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, usingtact, patience, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work constructively with colleagues and treat faculty, staff,administrators, and students with respect and professionalism.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses ofaction.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence andcontinuous growth within the field of Finance.

Minimum Qualifications:

For Assistant Professor, PhD or DBA in Finance or a closely relatedfield from an accredited university (ABD accepted and would behired at instructor level until acquired).

For the Lecturer position, obtainment of a Master's Degree inFinance or closely-related area.

Either proven or presumptive potential for successfully teachingfinance courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability and prior experience to teach various finance courses atboth undergraduate and graduate levels in a U.S. four-yearuniversity.

Professional relative work experience in the financeindustry.

Active finance-related professional certifications/credentials(e.g. CFA, CFP, CAIA, FRM) are highly desired.

Established scholarship record in peer-reviewed academic journalsin finance and/or related fields.

Experience collaborating with industry professionals in teaching,research, and or professional networks.

Experience working with diverse populations and ability to adaptand lead various learning modalities in higher educationenvironments.

Either proven or presumptive potential for satisfactorilyfulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a faculty member andfor making significant contributions to the Universitycommunity.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

N.A.

Physical Abilities:

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence;communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via thetelephone or video; operate a computer and other officeproductivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods oftime; move or transport light objects; position self to storeand/or retrieve files.

Working Environment:

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety ofclassroom sites on campus.

Hiring Range $80,000 - $105,000

Posting Number: Faculty001232020

Open Date: 08/10/2026

Close Date: 11/01/2026

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equalopportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physicaldisability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, genderidentity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicablelaw. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be deniedthe benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,activity or facility of the University on the basis of thesefactors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and statelaws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University'spolicies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application processcan be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Pleasecontact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.