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 Finance and/or Financial Planning topics and lead the new peer-to-peer financial counseling program. 

Please note, the Finance 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®, AFC®, or similar certification. Have industry experience in the application of financial planning or financial counseling.

• 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 finance or financial planning.

• 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 401(k) 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