"Assistant Professor (Finance)"

Job Details

Job Title
Assistant Professor (Finance)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
College of Business | Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS)

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description
The College of Business is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Finance. This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2026.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in finance. Undergraduate courses are primarily offered during the day with some evening options, while graduate courses are typically held in the evening or on Saturdays. A limited number of courses are also offered online.
• Conduct and publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research and pursue external research grants to support and enhance ongoing scholarly activities.
• Serve on university, college, and department-level committees.

Required Education & Experience:

• ABD (All but dissertation) status in finance at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Some teaching experience (as a grad assistant will count); knowledge and skills in research methodology necessary for research and

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree in finance from an AACSB accredited business school; academic credentials to teach accounting courses.
• At least one year of full-time teaching experience at a 4-year college or university; a record of publications in refereed academic journals.

Job Posting Close Date: Until Filled

Required Attachments:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.