Assistant Professor of Finance

About the role

Tenure-track position in the Department of Finance, School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi, starting August 2027. The normal teaching load for a research-active faculty member is 2/2 (6 credit hours each semester, Fall and Spring) with the option to teach summer courses for additional pay subject to course and funding availability. A strong record of quality research and teaching is required for tenure. Advanced assistant professor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate, MBA, and/or doctoral level courses in finance.
• Perform duties assigned by the Dean of the School of Business Administration and Chair of the Department of Finance.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in finance (or ABD status with expected degree completion prior to August 2027) from an AACSB accredited or well-regarded business program.
• Demonstrated research and teaching interests in finance.
• Proven track record of original research and/or publication in quality finance journals.
• Evidence of strong commitment to scholarship, effective teaching, and service.
• Must meet departmental AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics (SA).
• Advanced assistant professor preferred.

Qualifications

PhD in Finance required.

Interview requirements

Candidates called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the interview date.