Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

About the role

Coastal Carolina University’s E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑track position at the assistant/associate professor level in the Department of Finance and Economics, beginning Fall 2027 (desired start date 08/16/2027). The department offers finance degree tracks in wealth management, banking and consumer finance, and corporate finance, as well as a major and minor in commercial and investment real estate and a certificate in financial planning. A new M.S. Finance program will launch in fall 2026. The university is located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from Myrtle Beach, and enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
• Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course/lab assigned each semester.
• Communicates with students after reviewing assignments and calculates/assigns grades through established procedures.
• Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in the field, and trains students in related research techniques.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in finance from an AACSB‑accredited program with a specialization supportive of one or more of the finance degree tracks (wealth management, banking and consumer finance, corporate finance, or commercial and investment real estate).
• ABD candidates with a clear plan for degree completion by July 2027 may be considered, provided they submit a letter from their dissertation chair or department chair certifying ABD status and anticipated dissertation timeline.
• Candidates with a completed Ph.D. must have a recent and consistent record of publication in quality refereed journals.
• Department values candidates with industry experience and a commitment to community engagement.
• Professional certifications (CFA®, CFP®, etc.) are preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have a track record of community engagement and experiential learning that adds value to the department and student learning experiences.

Skills

• Ability to communicate information effectively with students to provide instruction.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated ability or capacity to produce quality scholarly academic research.
• Commitment to service to the university, profession, and community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective teamwork skills.

Schedule

• Teaching load: three courses per academic semester, which may be delivered face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online.
• Position is full‑time on a 9‑month basis.