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Texas State University Assistant Professor in Finance in Round Rock, San Marcos, Texas
Posting Information
Position TitleAssistant Professor in Finance
Job Posting Number202460TTL
Job LocationRound Rock, San Marcos
DepartmentFinance & Economics
Position Description
TheDepartment of Finance and Economics (https://fin-eco.mccoy.txst.edu/) in theMcCoy College of Business (https://www.mccoy.txst.edu/) at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor, specializing in Finance, to begin in Fall 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate finance courses at our San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, and provide service within the university community. All areas of finance will be considered. Candidates must have an interest in applying innovative and rigorous analytical approaches to interesting real-world problems in finance. Experienced candidates are expected to carry a track record of high-quality research and an established research agenda.
The Department of Finance and Economics is a large, multidisciplinary department with over 40 faculty members engaging in innovative teaching and research including investments, corporate finance, derivatives, economics, and business law. The department offers Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics and a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance and Economics. The department also supports the college’s MBA program and newly created Online DBA .
The McCoy College of Business provides student-centered undergraduate and master’s programs that produce graduates with the skills and experience to compete responsibly, professionally, and successfully in diverse and dynamic global environments. Nationally acclaimed faculty, extraordinary community partners, and industrious students collaborate to solve business challenges through applied research. As an AACSB -accredited institution with over 4,500 students, the McCoy College of Business emphasizes innovation, experiential learning, student-focused advising, research, and service as it educates the next generation of global business leaders.
Texas State University is in San Marcos, 25 miles south of Austin and 60 miles north of San Antonio. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country and in the middle of Texas’s innovation corridor, the campus enjoys a beautiful setting along the banks of the San Marcos River and is accessible to two major airports.
Texas State University is driving what’s next in research, academic excellence, and student success. Its promising students, inspiring faculty, dedicated staff, and new graduates are primed to have an impact, change lives, and make a difference in the world. As a national research university with a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University: High Research Activity, Texas State University is committed to world-class research and scholarly activities that span all disciplines, create new knowledge, and promote economic, cultural, and technological advancement to address real-world issues. Texas State University is in the top 20% nationally in total R&D expenditures and is on a trajectory to become a Tier One research university.
There are over 40,000 students enrolled at Texas State University, making it among the fifty largest public universities in the nation. These students choose from over two hundred bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs offered by ten colleges. Minority students account for over half of the student population, and Hispanic-student enrollment accounts for more than one-third of the student body. The university is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and is one of thirty institutions nationally to receive the prestigiousSeal of Excelenciain recognition of efforts to accelerate the success of Hispanic students in higher education. Additionally, Texas State University has been named by Forbes as aBest Employer,Best Employer for Diversity, and aBest Employer for Women. The university is ranked in the top ten for veterans.
Note: All positions are subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. in Finance or related field from an AACSB accredited university by the time of appointment.
Strong potential for publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
Strong potential for superior teaching effectiveness at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications, such as the CFA , and industry experience are valued.
Teaching courses in financial technology.
Teaching courses in corporate finance, asset pricing, and behavioral finance.
Expertise in quantitative finance, data analysis, fintech, applications of artificial intelligence/machine learning/natural language processing, big data analytics in finance, digital assets and currencies, and associated technologies such as blockchain and smart contracts, and computational modeling are also valued experiences.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49436
Applications must be received bySeptember 27th 2024to be considered for the position. The highest-ranking candidates will be interviewed in Dallas in conjunction with the Financial Management Association meetings from October 16-19. The highest-ranking candidates will then be brought to campus for further interviews in November and December.
Application materials necessary before initial screening on September 27:
Letter of Application
Current CV
Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
Additional application materials necessary for interviews at FMA meeting on October 16:
Research Statement
Sample of Research
Teaching Philosophy
Recommendation Letters (Your references will be contacted upon receipt of your application confidentially)
Additional application materials necessary for on-campus visits in November:
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting universities
As part of the application process, please provide the contact information for references in the Reference Letter section.
Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the search committee chair: Dr. Matthew Hood atmh91@txstate.edu
Proposed Start DateFall 2025
Posting Date09/09/2024
Evaluation of Applications Begins
Full Consideration Date:09/27/2024
Close Date09/27/2024
Open Until Filled?Yes
EEO/AA Statement
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49294
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