Assistant Professor of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE

Lincoln University School of Business is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to teach finance and business undergraduate and graduate courses in seat, online, and hybrid.

This is a full-time, 9-month position. The successful candidate is expected to join us in the Spring of 2026 and will continue into the 2026/2027 academic year. The contracted teaching load is 12 hours per semester, with the opportunity for teaching overloads and summer courses.

Full-time faculty are expected to advise students, participate in faculty and campus committees, attend faculty assembly, division meetings, and conduct program/class assessments in accordance with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), university policies, strategic plan, rules, and regulations, as well as the standard criteria set forth by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach Finance and Business-related coursework in classroom and online modalities at the
  undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Research in accordance with tenured faculty requirements.
• Assist students with academic advising.
• Prepare course syllabi for assigned courses that meet the needs of students according to university policy and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in the development of assessments and evaluation of courses and the program for
  continuing improvement.
• Maintain professional development according to personal and professional need.
• Assist in recruitment efforts for the program by participating in university recruitment events and communicating with interested students.
• Assist with ACBSP reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are specifically seeking candidates who can teach courses in the following areas:

• Corporate Finance
• Business Statistics
• Personal Finance
• Financial Management
• Government & Business
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with integrating instructional technology into classroom experiences.
• Knowledge of ACBSP standards and criteria required for progress reports and accreditation
  reaffirmation.
• Ability to perform teaching, administrative, and clerical duties independently to fulfill goals and
  objectives of the program within the overall mission of the department, the university, and within accreditation guidelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, strong work ethic, and a commitment to working well with others.
• Ability to work within an online modality and develop course curricula.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• A Doctoral degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• ABDs with a documented completion date may be considered.
• Teaching experience at a higher educational institution is preferred.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with integrating instructional technology into classroom experiences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and
is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln
University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to
time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its
performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's
responsibility.