Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance

The E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Finance and Economics beginning Fall 2026. This is a nine-month appointment for the 2026-2027 academic year with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.

To be considered, candidates should possess a Ph.D. in finance or hold A.B.D. status from an AACSB-accredited program with a specialization supportive of one or more of the finance degree tracks (banking and consumer finance, corporate finance, or wealth management). The Department of Finance and Economics also values candidates with industry experience and community engagement. Candidates holding professional certifications (CFA®, CFP®, etc.) are preferred. The ideal candidate would also have a track record of community engagement that can create value for the department and for student learning experiences.

The teaching load is four courses per academic semester, and may include face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online deliveries. It is expected that the individual chosen for this position will possess a commitment to teaching excellence, a commitment to involvement in service to the profession, excellent communication skills, and effective teamwork skills.

Accredited by AACSB International, the Wall College of Business serves more than 3000 graduate and undergraduate students. The college offers undergraduate majors in seven disciplines (Accounting, Commercial and Investment Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Hospitality, Resort and Tourism Management), as well as an MBA program.

The Department of Finance and Economics houses majors in both disciplines, along with a Commercial and Investment Real Estate major. The finance major offers a choice of three concentrations: wealth management; banking and consumer finance; and corporate finance. Capstone courses in all three concentrations make use of simulations with the Student Managed Investment Fund embedded in the wealth management capstone. Enrollment in the finance degree has experienced a significant increase in the recent past and is approaching approximately 700 students. The department also has minors in economics, commercial and investment real estate, and actuarial science and risk management along with a certificate in financial planning (CFP® Board Registered Program). The Wall College of Business has a WRDS platform with access to CRSP, Compustat, Morningstar Direct, and Datastream to support quality scholarship and teaching. Additional information about the College and the University and its programs can be obtained by accessing the university’s website (http://www.coastal.edu).

Interested candidates should electronically submit at http://jobs.coastal.edu 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement on teaching philosophy, 4) their copies of the most recent student evaluations of teaching, 5) unofficial graduate transcripts, 6) names and contact information for three professional references. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.