"Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance"

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

Requisition: 202500144F

Rank: Assistant Professor

FLSA status: Exempt

Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category:

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

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name: Dr. Kurt Jesswein

Title: Search Committee Chair
College of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2056
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2056
SHB -210B

Contact Phone: 936-294-4582

Contact Email: jesswein@shsu.edu

Position Details

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.

Experience Required for the Position:

Other Requirements for the Position:

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to publish in peer reviewed journals.

Open Until Filled: Yes