"Instructor/Assistant Professor of Finance"

Job Details

The School of Business at Whitworth University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Finance. Experienced candidates with exceptional backgrounds will be eligible for the Kenneth Roberts Endowed Professorship in Finance and Accounting.

The Whitworth School of Business (WSB) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is committed to providing its students with an outstanding business education. Small class sizes combined with close interaction between students and faculty enable our graduates to learn the essential professional skills and knowledge to successfully compete for positions in today’s high-velocity global marketplace. The undergraduate degree program is one of the largest on campus, with an estimated 16% of all Whitworth students choosing to major in business. The school offers both a traditional undergraduate degree in business with concentrations in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing, and a unique undergraduate degree completion program in organizational management. The graduate program provides excellent Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Leadership (MBL) degrees, and a Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP). Faculty members are expected to teach in each of these programs.

Application review will begin on November 1, 2025.

Over the course of the past decade, the WSB has developed an exceptional focus in the area of finance. We are looking for someone who can build upon this strong foundation and push the WSB to even greater excellence in the area of financial education, and who is particularly interested in applied finance. Possible courses include corporate finance, derivatives, financial statement analysis, advanced financial statement analysis, and financial management. In addition to teaching, this faculty member will work as the advisor to the Whitworth Student Investment Group (WSIG), mentoring and working closely with students in the club. The WSIG, which is open to all majors at the university, is one of the only student-led investment clubs in the U.S. The CFA team sponsored by WSIG typically wins the Regional CFA Research Challenge and has participated in other competitions in recent years. The new instructor/assistant/associate professor of finance will be expected to serve as the faculty adviser for WSIG and the CFA team.

Other Opportunities and Responsibilities

Candidates with doctorates will be expected to have a research agenda that results in high-quality publications in finance. WSB faculty members must have a minimum of two peer-reviewed journal articles in a five-year period to maintain their Scholarly Academic status. We publish primarily in journals on the ABDC list.

Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental activities and governance, attending faculty assemblies, development days and retreats, serving on committees, and advising.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or DBA in finance, financial economics, or a related field (ABDs will be considered). Individuals with a master’s degree who are willing to pursue a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply. If needed, Whitworth University, through a loan program, will support the doctoral education of the selected candidate. Experience in the finance field is valued.
• Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level teaching (demonstrated effectiveness preferred)
• Experience with, or interest in, interactive learning, simulations, and case analysis,
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning
• Strong potential for an ongoing stream of research in finance.
• An interest in students and a desire to become an excellent teacher.
• Demonstrated potential to publish research in quality journals.
• A commitment to equal opportunity for all persons
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP

Ken Roberts ’68 has established an endowed professorship in finance and accounting. After graduating from Whitworth, Roberts received his MBA from Harvard University. Roberts retired from Palouse Capital Management, Inc., an investment advisory company, in 2023 and has had a 53-year investment career.

Experienced and exceptional candidates with superior research, teaching, and service records will be considered for the Kenneth Roberts Endowed Professorship in Finance and Accounting. Research support, a stipend, and reassigned time is included in this professorship.

Salary Information

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Finance

Term: 9 months

Rank of Instructor

Hiring range: $93,000 to $98,000

Rank of Assistant Professor

Hiring range: $114,000 to $120,000

Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of assistant professor.

Interested candidates should submit:

• a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position and interest in teaching at a Christian liberal arts university with an increasingly diverse student body,
• curriculum vitae,
• your teaching philosophy,
• a short personal essay describing your personal Christian faith. This essay is intended to be a statement in your own words that will help the committee to understand your interest in joining Whitworth’s community of Christian scholars.
• three most recent student feedback surveys,
• names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three academic references (one or more additional non-academic references who are able to speak to your qualifications for the position may also be included).

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Robin Henager at rhenager-greene@whitworth.edu

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university’s mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work. A background check, sexual misconduct check, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate.