Economics Faculty

The Fermanian School of Business is seeking qualified candidates for a Professor of Economics.  The position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning in August 2022.  The ideal candidate must be academically qualified to meet ACBSP accreditation standards.  The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

PLNU is a vibrant Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition with an undergraduate and graduate student body of around 4000 including over 40% students of color.  PLNU seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the practice of teaching and scholarship.  In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide quality educational and employment opportunities, PLNU actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.

The Fermanian School of Business is an ACBSP accredited “Best Practice” school with high standards offering traditional undergraduate majors in accounting, finance, information systems, international development, management and marketing. The School of Business also offers an evening MBA program for experienced professionals and a daytime MBA program for recent graduates. In addition, the School of Business offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and partners with local community colleges to offer a 2+2 BBA degree. The successful candidate will likely teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Professional Qualifications
Ph.D. or DBA in Economics or closely related area, undergraduate and graduate teaching experience in both economics and finance, and face-to-face and on-line delivery desirable, practical business experience preferred, and commitment to on-going professional activity and scholarship.

Personal Motivation
An active and maturing faith in Jesus Christ, and a commitment to PLNU and its Christian message, active church involvement, a desire to build student and community relationships, and evidence of enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate education.