Faculty: Robert W. Plaster School of Business - Asst./Assoc. Professor of Finance

Are you passionate about financial planning, wealth management, and interested in sharing your experience with the next generation? Do you want to mentor students as they prepare to serve clients with excellence, wisdom, and integrity? If so, we want to talk to you!

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Cedarville University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance. Our primary need is in financial planning, but we welcome candidates with expertise in other areas of finance.

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job; it’s a calling. Cedarville faculty invest in students both inside and outside the classroom, combining academic excellence with biblical truth, mentorship, and discipleship. We are looking for a colleague who wants to prepare students to excel professionally while honoring Christ through their work.

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in Cedarville’s financial planning curriculum. Depending on the candidate’s expertise and program needs, courses may include:

• Introduction to Financial Planning
• Investments
• Retirement Planning
• Risk Management and Insurance
• Estate Planning
• Portfolio Management
• Corporate Finance
• Other finance courses based on the candidate’s expertise

In addition to teaching, the faculty member will advise and mentor students, contribute to the continued growth of the finance program, and help strengthen relationships with financial planning and wealth management professionals.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate finance courses, primarily in financial planning, in addition to broader business classes as needed (e.g., statistics).
• Advise and mentor students academically, professionally, and spiritually.
• Integrate biblical principles and a Christian worldview into finance courses.
• Maintain professional engagement with the finance and financial planning professions.
• Build relationships with industry professionals, alumni, and employers to support internships, networking, and career opportunities for students.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and School and University service.
• Maintain appropriate scholarly or professional activity consistent with University expectations.

Position Requirements:

Qualified candidates should possess one of the following:

• An earned Ph.D., D.B.A., or other appropriate terminal degree in finance, financial planning, or a related field; or
• A master’s degree in finance, financial planning, or a related field, along with significant professional experience and appropriate professional credentials.
• For candidates without a terminal degree, the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification or another recognized financial planning, investment, or wealth management designation is strongly preferred.

Qualified candidates will also possess:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to mentor students and help prepare them for successful careers.
• A commitment to biblical integration in and out of the classroom.
• A personal commitment to and faith in Jesus Christ and willingness to abide by and agreement with the Cedarville University’s Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Workplace Standards.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Professional experience in financial planning, wealth management, investments, financial advisory services, or another area of finance.
• College-level teaching experience or strong potential as an effective teacher.

Why Cedarville?

The finance program in Cedarville University’s Robert W. Plaster School of Business combines strong academic preparation with hands-on learning and meaningful connections to the profession. Students have opportunities to manage real assets through the University’s student-managed investment fund, interact regularly with financial advisors and investment professionals, and build relationships with firms and employers.

Our financial planning program continues to grow, giving a new faculty member the opportunity to help shape the curriculum, expand industry relationships, and prepare students for careers in financial planning and wealth management.

At Cedarville, faculty do more than teach. They invest in students personally, professionally, and spiritually. Our approach to finance is grounded in a biblical understanding of stewardship, integrity, and service, helping students consider how their faith should shape the way they serve clients, manage resources, and approach their work.

Faculty also enjoy a distinctly Christian academic community, opportunities for professional and spiritual growth, and a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees and their families.

We Offer an Exceptional Employee Experience:

• A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
• Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
• A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
• Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
• Free employee parking.
• Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
• Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
• Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events.
• Opportunities to share the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.

Application and Contact Information:

Applicants should complete Cedarville University’s online application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Jeff Haymond, Dean, Robert W. Plaster School of Business.

Employment is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. H-1B sponsorship may be available for this position depending upon legal and business considerations. This position, based in Cedarville, Ohio, is pending budget approval.