Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Endowed Chair

Department:
School of Business

Job Summary:
Performs the functions of teaching, research or creative activities, and service in the Department of Finance.

The Department of Finance in the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for the Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Endowed Chair. This position is at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The appointment can be either tenured or non-tenure track and will start in August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate banking and finance courses and carry out duties assigned by the Dean of the School of Business Administration and the Chair of the Department of Finance. The standard teaching load for the tenured position is 2/1; the non-tenure track load is 3/3. Summer teaching opportunities are available for additional compensation, subject to course and funding availability. Tenure requires a strong record of both research and teaching.

This chair carries significant service responsibilities that distinguish it from a traditional faculty appointment. The holder will serve as Director of the Mississippi School of Banking, which is a professional development program for banking practitioners, and will maintain an active relationship with the Mississippi Bankers Association. Additional responsibilities include managing the Banking Symposium, a Banking Symposium that regularly draws 200 or more attendees, along with other initiatives that elevate the banking industry's profile in Mississippi, the region, and nationally.

Qualifications
To be considered, applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in finance from an AACSB accredited or well-regarded business program. Candidates must have demonstrated research and teaching interests in banking (finance). Candidates for a tenured position should possess a proven track record of original research and/or publication in top banking and finance journals. Candidates for a non-tenure track position must be academically qualified to teach banking and finance courses under AACSB accreditation standards. All candidates must provide evidence of a strong commitment to effective teaching and service. No candidate will be considered who does not meet the departmental AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics (SA).

Screening of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is achieved. Apply online (only) at https://careers.olemiss.edu. Applications cannot be accepted in any other format. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and evidence of effective teaching. At least three references will be required from candidates invited to campus. For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Robert Van Ness, 329 Holman Hall, School of Business Administration, PO Box 1848, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848 (rvanness@bus.olemiss.edu).

Education Qualifications:
PhD: Banking & Finance (Required)

Experience:
Relevant experience