Finance Faculty - Open Rank

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.

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