What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance
Requisition
202500144F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Finance & Banking
Open Date
11/17/2025
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45433
Contact Name
Dr. Kurt Jesswein
Title
Search Committee Chair
College of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2056
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2056SHB-210B
Contact Phone
936-294-4582
Contact Email
jesswein@shsu.edu
Duties Performed In The Usual Course Of The Job
This is a tenure-track, nine-month appointment (additional summer teaching is a possibility). Teaching load is nine hours per long semester. Duties will include teaching, both face-to-face and on-line, undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, conducting research and publishing in scholarly journals, and providing services to the department, college, university, and appropriate national organizations. We seek individuals who are excellent teachers that can bring experience-based credibility to the classroom while also advancing the research reputation of the department and the college. Preferred candidates should be qualified as Scholarly Academic (SA) under AACSB standards (as defined by SHSU’s College of Business Administration) and will maintain that qualification.
The appointment is effective for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.
Educational Requirements For The Position
Ph.D. or D.B.A. with a specialization in Finance from an AACSB-accredited college of business program. ABD’s will be considered with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026.
Other Requirements For The Position
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to publish in peer reviewed journals.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance
Requisition
202500144F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Finance & Banking
Open Date
11/17/2025
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45433
Contact Name
Dr. Kurt Jesswein
Title
Search Committee Chair
College of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2056
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2056SHB-210B
Contact Phone
936-294-4582
Contact Email
jesswein@shsu.edu
Duties Performed In The Usual Course Of The Job
This is a tenure-track, nine-month appointment (additional summer teaching is a possibility). Teaching load is nine hours per long semester. Duties will include teaching, both face-to-face and on-line, undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, conducting research and publishing in scholarly journals, and providing services to the department, college, university, and appropriate national organizations. We seek individuals who are excellent teachers that can bring experience-based credibility to the classroom while also advancing the research reputation of the department and the college. Preferred candidates should be qualified as Scholarly Academic (SA) under AACSB standards (as defined by SHSU’s College of Business Administration) and will maintain that qualification.
The appointment is effective for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.
Educational Requirements For The Position
Ph.D. or D.B.A. with a specialization in Finance from an AACSB-accredited college of business program. ABD’s will be considered with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026.
Other Requirements For The Position
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to publish in peer reviewed journals.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
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