Assistant Professor of Finance

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High Point University Until 8/22/2026 First posted September 2, 2025 Last posted September 2, 2025
Job description
High Point University is currently seeking an Assistant Professor of Finance.

Education:

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. (preferred) or a master’s degree in finance.

Experience and Training:

  • Candidates must have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the university level at either the full-time or adjunct level.
  • Certifications related to finance preferred including a CFA, CFP or other highly regarded finance related professional certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and computer skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others
  • Must be able to leverage learning technologies such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Classroom, Blackboard, WebEx, Zoom and Microsoft Teams

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develop, coordinate, and teach content within High Point University’s Phillips School of Business’s undergraduate program. Courses will likely include Real Estate Investment Analysis, Investment Analysis, Fixed Income Analysis and/or Derivatives.
  • Provide mentorship and advising for students as appointed by Dean’s Office and Department Chair.
  • Provide service at the University at all levels, including serving on committees at the school and university level.
  • Abide by University and School of Business policies.
  • Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will stay open until filled. If you have questions, please contact the Chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance, Christina Griffith, cgriffit@highpoint.edu

About this role

Summary

Teach finance courses and provide mentorship at High Point University.

Job title

Assistant Professor of Finance

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located in High Point, NC; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ph.d.master’s degreeteachingcommunicationmicrosoft officegoogle classroomblackboardwebexzoommicrosoft teams

Preferred skills

cfacfp

Specializations

financeteachingmentorshipreal estateinvestment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

High Point, NC, USA

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