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

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

Position Category: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)

Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person's dignity.

Basic Function:

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 activities
which contribute to the mission and value of the University, as
outlined in the faculty handbook. Additionally, the tenure-track
Assistant Professor must actively engage in scholarly activities
and/or creative endeavors.

Representative Duties:

• Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching

Finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. For an
academic year, 24 credit units for Assistant Professor; 24 or 32
credit units for Lecturer. E

• Teaching responsibilities include various finance courses, such

as Principles of Finance, Intermediate Finance, Corporate Finance,
and International Finance. The teaching responsibilities will be
based on program needs. E

• Within that context, the expectation is to design creative

assignments and activities in one-on-one and classroom
instructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning in
students that will develop their expertise in the subject matter.
E

• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course

objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,
projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly
to student inquiries in class, online, or during established
consultation office hours. E

• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,

attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare
and submit grades, data, and reports related to the course and
student progress promptly. E

• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the

first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook.
E

• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising

and service as outlined in the faculty handbook. E

• Attend and participate in committees and meetings. E
• Participate in marketing, promotions, and recruiting efforts

for the programs via events, experiential learning, student-led
competitions, and more. E

• Evening and weekend hours may be required in part of

experiential 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, as
outlined in the faculty handbook. E

• Maintain an active research agenda that produces peer-reviewed

academic publications and sustains Academic Qualifications based on
the accreditation requirements. E

E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:

• Higher education teaching techniques, such as projects that

incorporate 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, and

professionals 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 university

students' diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic
backgrounds.

• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of

students with disabilities.

• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery

technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the
educational experience.

• Maintain professional standards that protect student

confidentiality.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using

tact, 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 of

action.

• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and

continuous growth within the field of Finance.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

Either proven or presumptive potential for successfully teaching
finance courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability and prior experience to teach various finance courses at
both undergraduate and graduate levels in a U.S. four-year
university.

Professional relative work experience in the finance
industry.

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

Established scholarship record in peer-reviewed academic journals
in 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 adapt
and lead various learning modalities in higher education
environments.

Either proven or presumptive potential for satisfactorily
fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a faculty member and
for making significant contributions to the University
community.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

N.A.

Physical Abilities:

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence;
communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the
telephone or video; operate a computer and other office
productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of
time; move or transport light objects; position self to store
and/or retrieve files.

Working Environment:

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

Hiring Range $80,000 - $110,000

Posting Number: Faculty001232020

Open Date: 08/10/2026

Close Date: 11/01/2026

Application Procedure/Special Instructions Make sure to
include the following with your application:

1. Cover Letter. Please address how you meet the qualifications of
the position and are prepared to support the mission of Cal
Lutheran and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Two
pages max.

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. List of References

4. Teaching Philosophy. In your statement, please also provide
concrete examples your pedagogy teaching in blended, hybrid, and/or
online environments (if applicable) - two pages max.5. Research
Statement: In your statement, please also include how you plan to
incorporate undergraduate and/or graduate students as research
assistants and/or collaborators - two pages max.6. Inclusive
Excellence Statement: Please indicate how you address (or plan to
address) equity, inclusion, and access in your teaching, research,
service, and mentoring of graduate students - two pages max.

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13547

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's
policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.

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