This Position is for an Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Finance with a public university work location in University, MS.

Position Description

The Department of Finance in the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions (open rank) to start in August, 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate, MBA, and/or doctoral level courses in finance and to perform duties assigned by the Dean of the School of Business Administration and Chair of the Department of Finance. The normal teaching load for a research-active faculty member is 2/2 (6 credit hours each semester, Fall and Spring) with the option to teach summer courses for additional pay subject to course and funding availability. A strong record of quality research and teaching is required for tenure.

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in finance (or hold ABD status with expected degree completion prior to August, 2025) from an AACSB accredited or well-regarded business program. Candidates must have demonstrated research and teaching interests in finance. Candidates should possess a proven track record of original research and/or publication in quality finance journals, and must provide evidence of a strong commitment to scholarship, effective teaching, and service. No candidate will be considered who does not meet the departmental AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics (SA).

Interview Requirements:

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer