Special Purpose Faculty - Finance

Title: Special Purpose Faculty - Finance

Application Review Date: 11/3/2025

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

The Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems (AFIS) in the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University invites applications for a full‑time Special Purpose Finance faculty appointment starting for the Spring or Fall semester 2026. This appointment is subject to receiving final approval from the Provost’s Office and may be renewed subject to budgetary approval. The position involves teaching four classes each semester in the areas of introduction to business finance, personal finance, and/or elective courses in the candidate’s area of specialty.

This Special Purpose position is expected to be involved in the Davis College’s First‑Year Experience programming for incoming Freshmen, engaging them in university life and career/major exploration, and embracing our commitment to applied learning and experiential education. Commitment to superior undergraduate teaching, both face‑to‑face and online, is essential. The position will also include service and advising. The Davis College of Business and Economics has a student body of approximately 900 undergraduates and approximately 140 graduate students (MBA).

A successful applicant must have at least a Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in Finance. Candidates must also possess a faculty qualification, as per AACSB requirements, as well as the standards of the Davis College of Business and Economics. This typically entails either substantial experience for those with a master’s degree or an active research portfolio for those with a doctoral degree.

Evidence of successful instructional experience at the college level and a graduate degree from an AACSB‑accredited business school is preferred, along with either a CFP or CFA qualification. The preferred candidate will also have an interest in building the college’s capacity to serve students interested in a career in financial wellness and personal financial planning.

Applicants should include (1) a letter of application that explains how they meet the required and preferred qualifications, (2) a current vita, (3) the names, e‑mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references, and (4) unofficial transcript(s) – official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Department Contact Name: Abhay Kaushik

Department Contact Phone: 540‑831‑6426

Department Contact Email: akaushik

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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