Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Endowed Chair

Job Summary

The Department of Finance in the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for the Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Endowed Chair. This position is at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The appointment can be either tenured or non-tenure track and will start in August 2026.

Job Description

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate banking and finance courses and carry out duties assigned by the Dean of the School of Business Administration and the Chair of the Department of Finance. The standard teaching load for the tenured position is 2/1; the non-tenure track load is 3/3. Summer teaching opportunities are available for additional compensation, subject to course and funding availability.

Qualifications

• To be considered, applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in finance from an AACSB accredited or well-regarded business program.
• Candidates must have demonstrated research and teaching interests in banking (finance).
• Candidates for a tenured position should possess a proven track record of original research and/or publication in top banking and finance journals.
• Candidates for a non-tenure track position must be academically qualified to teach banking and finance courses under AACSB accreditation standards.
• All candidates must provide evidence of a strong commitment to effective teaching and service.
• No candidate will be considered who does not meet the departmental AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics (SA).

Screening of Applications

Screening of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is achieved.

Application Information

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and evidence of effective teaching. At least three references will be required from candidates invited to campus. For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Robert Van Ness, 329 Holman Hall, School of Business Administration, PO Box 1848, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848 (rvanness@bus.olemiss.edu).

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.