Job Details

Finance Faculty - Open Rank

Job ID: 296220

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Finance seeks to prepare students for successful careers in finance through innovative classroom instruction, experiential learning and the application of original scholarly activity developed by our faculty. We work to elevate the discipline through applied and theoretical research and through meaningful service.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair of Finance, the tenure-track position requires teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, research in quality peer-reviewed journals and service to the institution. The position is an academic 10 month, tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in finance, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in finance from an AACSB accredited institution by August 1, 2026.
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
• Minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications

• University-level teaching experience in finance with a particular interest in teaching banking courses.
• Experience delivering remote instruction
• Ability to interact with industry professionals
• For the rank of associate or full professor, evidence of significant and effective service roles.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins April 10, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Joseph Ruhland, Search Chair
jruhland@georgiasouthern.edu
912.478.0591