Faculty - Full-Time Finance - Colangelo College of Business

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.  Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Do you want to be part of a growing college of business with a teaching-focused mission?  Are you an industry expert who wants to share it forward?  Do you want to share your expertise as a professional with undergraduate students?  We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for. 

Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business (CCOB), Colangelo College of Business, is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach Economics.  We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community.

Please note, the economics faculty position is located at our main campus in Phoenix, AZ.

What we are offering:

• The opportunity to work at a thriving diverse campus

• 9-month faculty role teaching management courses

• Projected start date – August 2025

• The chance to promote a business mindset for today’s changing world, as well as help with the integration of faith and celebrate free market capitalism

• The opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of professionals

What you will do:

• Teach two finance or financial planning courses each semester; be engaging by preparing lectures that stimulate classroom discussions

• Lead the peer-to-peer financial counseling program; obtain training materials and resources for peer counselors; recruit, select, train, and supervise 8-12 student counselors, set up scheduling, promote the program, track participation & feedback

• Network to provide internships and job placements for students

• Perform other duties to assist with other Finance Department tasks and events; participate in faculty and CCOB meetings and College/University committee activities; potential for community outreach

• Continue to remain current in the field of finance and financial planning and effective teaching techniques. 

• Support the integrity of the GCU Christian mission, faith integration & learning outcomes

What you need:

• MBA/Finance/Financial Planning graduate degree

• Hold the CFP® certificationIndustry experience in the application of economics.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus Points:

• PhD or DBA in Personal Financial Planning, Finance, or related business discipline

• Significant (5+ years desired), industry experience in the application of economics.

• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. finance) is a plus.    

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus