"Assistant 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

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Assistant 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.

Special Instructions Summary

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 §51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you learn about this position?
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   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
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   • SHSU Recruiter
   • Other
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   (Open Ended Question)
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Candidate Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Teaching Evaluations

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3