Assistant Professor of Finance

The Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State University invites applications for a tenure-earning position in Finance. 

1. Duties and Responsibilities

• Produces peer-reviewed journal articles and other scholarly activity appropriate to maintain a Scholarly Academic AACSB Faculty Qualification as outlined in the Kelce College of Business “Faculty Qualifications and Engagement Criteria”

• Helps manage a student-managed investment fund

• Participates in other duties assigned to faculty including mentoring students, participating in professional organizations, service to the university, college, and community, advising student organizations, participating in recruitment and retention efforts, and performing other duties related to the faculty position as assigned

• Teaches assigned finance courses through in-person instruction on campus, subject to approved reasonable accommodation or other university-authorized arrangements

• Maintains regular on-campus office hours in line with Pittsburg State University and department guidelines

1. Education and Experience

   Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire:

• PhD in Finance (or a related field) from an accredited institution of higher learning; candidates with ABD status will be considered if they complete their degree by August 1, 2027

Candidates must hold a PhD degree in finance discipline or related field. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 or more year of experience teaching undergraduate-level courses in finance, investments, and financial institutions

1. Job Type: Unclassified, Faculty, Tenure-Earning

1. Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and sex-offender check.

1. Position Start Date: August 1, 2027

1. Application Documents Required*:

• Letter of application

• Curriculum vitae

• One-page statement on research interests

• One-page statement on teaching philosophy 

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations with comments, a sample syllabus, or a sample teaching activity

• Names and contact information of three references

• Graduate transcripts

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload

1. First Consideration Date: November 13, 2026; position will remain open until filled

1. Search Committee Chair:  Alex Binder, Ph.D., Chair of Search Committee (abinder@pittstate.edu or 620-235-4546)

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all employees.

The Kelce College of Business

The Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State is among the nation's leading business schools for quality, high standards, and value. With a mission of offering a well-rounded, world-class education that engages students and prepares them for a future in the business world, the Gladys A. Kelce College of Business, offers undergraduate degrees in Marketing, Accounting, Business Economics, Computer Information Systems, Finance, International Business and Marketing as well as graduate degrees – a Master of Business Administration (multiple emphases) and Master of Professional Accountancy. 

For more information, see the Kelce College of Business web page at: https://www.pittstate.edu/business/index.html

Additional Information: 

Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution in southeastern Kansas, enrolling approximately 6,000 students annually. The institution has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. For more information, see: http://www.pittstate.edu.

Pittsburg with a population of approximately 19,000 residents is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000 residents. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. Air Travel is through Joplin Regional Airport, NW Arkansas Regional Airport, or Springfield Airport. For more information, see: http://www.pittks.org.