Job Description

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

The Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Information Systems in the College of Business and Economics is seeking a full-time, tenure-track position (F0028) at the rank of Assistant beginning in August 2024.

The College of Business and Economics seeks to fill multiple positions in business and economics disciplines at the assistant professor level over the next year. This ad invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Finance to begin August 2024. Other positions can be found on Longwood University's Human Resource page.

The AACSB-accredited College of Business and Economics offers an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with concentrations in six disciplines, including Finance and Real Estate, as well as a fully online MBA program.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated emphasis in teaching and research related to finance, and/or real estate finance in particular. The candidate will also have the ability to teach a variety of subjects at the undergraduate level (BSBA) and graduate level (MBA), in areas including general finance courses. The successful candidate should have sufficient technical experience to provide hands-on experiences and meaningful instruction to supplement traditional textbook/lecture material for students. Applicants will be expected to contribute to excellence in education through teaching, scholarly publication in peer-reviewed outlets, and service to the college, university, and community.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Finance or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution preferred. ABD candidates will be considered but should be on schedule to complete their degree by August 2024. Field experience of at least 3 years is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to maintain a program of research output sufficient to meet AACSB scholarly academic (SA) status requirements.

Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, interest in active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology, and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment. A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; position posted 7/13/23. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):

• Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
• Teaching evaluation summaries
• Three letters of recommendation (or can just be contact information) from active faculty who are familiar with the applicant's teaching and research and can discuss your academic qualifications for this position

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