Job description
The Department of Finance and Banking in the College of Business Administration at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Finance at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2026.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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. The teaching load is nine hours per long semester with additional summer teaching as a possibility. 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 salary and benefits package are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. To support faculty research, the college provides summer research funding for the first year of service.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or D.B.A. with a specialization in finance or a closely related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution. ABDs will be considered with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026.
DEPARTMENT AND COLLEGE INFORMATION
The College of Business Administration, which has been accredited by the AACSB since 1995, employs about 90 full-time faculty members and serves over 3,000 undergraduate students and 300 graduate students. The Department of Finance and Banking includes twelve full-time faculty members, including ten tenured or tenure-track professors focused on delivering high-quality education and research in finance and banking. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Finance and in Banking and Financial Institutions with concentrations in investments, financial management, and financial planning. The department is responsible for managing the EMBA n Banking and Financial Institutions program through the efforts of the Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking. The Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking has a nearly thirty-year history of supporting and nurturing banking programs across the State of Texas. The department now also supports the Smith-Hutson Endowed Professor of Financial Investments, responsible for expanding our investments curriculum and managing the soon-to-be-opened Smith-Hutson Trading Floor.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
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.
How to apply
To apply, applicants should go to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45433 and submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Teaching Evaluations
Other documents (statement of research philosophy, research samples, letters of recommendation or a list of references) are also encouraged. Questions may be directed to Dr. Kurt Jesswein at [email protected].
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.
