Description
About Longwood University
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Information Systems (AEFI) in the College of Business and Economics is seeking a full-time, tenure-track position (F0195) at the rank of Assistant Professor in Finance beginning in August 2027.
The AACSB-accredited College of Business and Economics offers an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with concentrations in seven disciplines, including Finance and Real Estate, as well as a fully online MBA program with a track in Finance and Real Estate.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated emphasis on teaching and research in finance. The candidate will also have the ability to teach a variety of subjects at the undergraduate level (BSBA) and graduate level (MBA), in areas including both undergraduate and graduate finance courses. The successful candidate should have sufficient technical experience to provide hands-on experiences and meaningful instruction to supplement traditional textbook/lecture material for students. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the College's mission through high-quality teaching, scholarly research aligned with AACSB expectations, and service to the department, college, university, and community.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. or DBA in Finance or a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
- ABD candidates will be considered but should be on schedule to complete their degree by August 2027.
- Candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain a program of research output sufficient to meet AACSB scholarly academic (SA) status requirements. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to meet annual progress toward scholarly output and tenure-track publication goals consistent with guidance in Longwood University's Faculty Policies & Procedures Manual.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience is preferred, but not required.
- Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, interest in active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology, and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment.
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, tenure-track, instructional faculty position in Finance. All areas of Finance are welcome to apply. The anticipated salary range for this position will be $115,000 - $120,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
For questions about the position, please contact: Dr. Shimeng Wang at wangs@longwood.edu.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted on 9/22/2026. The first round of interviews will take place at the FMA annual meeting in Tampa, FL. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
- Teaching evaluation summaries (if available)
- Contact information of three references who are familiar with the candidate's teaching and research and can discuss the candidate's academic qualifications for this position
