Assistant Professor of Finance/Financial Planning

About the role

The Department of Finance at Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9‑month tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Finance position beginning Fall 2027. The role is based in Corpus Christi, Texas, within the AACSB‑accredited College of Business, which serves a diverse student body on the Corpus Christi Island Campus, the RELLIS Campus (Brazos Valley), and online. The university is a Hispanic‑ and Minority‑Serving R2 doctoral research institution located on its own island at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily undergraduate and/or graduate courses that support the financial planning curriculum and prepare students for the CFP® certification examination, including principles of financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning, insurance and risk management, investment planning, employee benefits, and financial planning capstone.
• Teach other finance courses as needed by the department, such as corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, personal finance, and related areas.
• Deliver instruction effectively in multiple instructional modalities, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, hyflex, and other formats as assigned.
• Maintain an active research agenda and contribute to the scholarly mission of the department and college.
• Advise and mentor students, participate in curriculum development, and provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Financial Planning or Finance from an AACSB‑accredited institution.
• Advanced ABD candidates will be considered; the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Must have earned the CFP® designation or completed all educational requirements necessary to sit for the CFP® exam, which must be passed within 2 years of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching courses aligned with CFP® Board educational requirements.
• Relevant finance certifications.
• Professional and industry experience in finance‑related fields.
• Experience teaching online/hyflex courses.
• Experience teaching graduate courses.
• Engagement with student activities.

Skills

• Ability to teach effectively in multiple instructional modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, hyflex, and other formats).