Assistant Professor in Finance

About the role

The Department of Finance and Economics in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Finance, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses across the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, employing a variety of instructional modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses using in‑person, online, and hybrid formats.
• Develop and deliver innovative curriculum that reflects current trends in finance.
• Conduct high‑quality research with the potential to publish in leading finance journals.
• Engage in scholarly activities that contribute to the academic and professional finance community.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including advising students and supporting college initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field (or ABD with expected completion before start date).
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Clear potential to publish impactful research in top‑tier finance journals.
• Established research agenda with publications in leading finance journals (preferred for experienced candidates).
• Ability to teach a broad range of finance subjects to both undergraduate and graduate audiences.

Preferred areas of expertise

• Commercial banking
• FinTech
• Applications of artificial intelligence in finance
• Innovative, rigorous analytical approaches to real‑world financial challenges

About Texas State University and the McCoy College of Business

Located in San Marcos, Texas—between Austin and San Antonio in the Texas Innovation Corridor—Texas State University is a nationally recognized research university serving more than 48,000 students in over 200 degree programs. Classified as a Carnegie‑Doctoral University: High Research Activity (R2), the university ranks in the top 20 % nationally for research expenditures and is progressing toward R1 status. It is a federally designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution and supports a large population of first‑generation students. The McCoy College of Business, AACSB‑accredited in both business and accounting, enrolls over 6,700 students, boasts a global alumni network of more than 45,000 graduates, and was recently named among the Top 30 public undergraduate business schools by Poets & Quants (2025). The college houses centers such as the Center for Banking and Financial Services, Center for Family Business, Center for Innovation and Student Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Professional Sales, providing fertile ground for research, teaching, and community impact.

About the Department of Finance and Economics

The Department of Finance and Economics, one of five departments in the McCoy College of Business, includes more than 40 faculty members and offers Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics, as well as a STEM‑designated Master’s in Quantitative Finance and Economics. The department contributes to the college’s MBA programs and supports the newly launched Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Students benefit from experiential learning opportunities such as the T. Paul Bulmahn Research and Trading Lab, industry‑engaged student organizations, and direct connections to practitioners through the Center for Banking and Financial Services. Faculty enjoy a collegial environment that values innovation, collaboration, and mentorship while shaping the next generation of business and community leaders.