Job No. 154493
- Job Title:
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Finance
- Employer:
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University of Mississippi Main Campus
- Location:
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Oxford , MS
- Posting Date:
- 23-Dec-2024
- Description:
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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
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: Tenure Track
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.
Application Procedures
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. For full consideration, candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, three professional references, and evidence of effective teaching. 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 ([email protected]).
About the University of MS & Oxford, MS
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics, and business. Located in Oxford, MS, an exceptionally livable upscale college town (www.oxfordms.com), Ole Miss is nestled in the North Mississippi hill country, a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN. Ole Miss was named the country's most beautiful campus by USA Today, the #1 college town to retire in by Kiplinger's, and the #1 food town in the South by Southern Living. Oxford is also known as the home of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author William Faulkner and been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Double Decker Arts Festival, the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. The University of Mississippi has been named in the Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" list for the last 12 consecutive years out of the list's 13-year history. Salary for this position is competitive, while the cost of living in Oxford is relatively low.
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.
- Contact information:
- University of Mississippi Main Campus
- Oxford, MS 38677
- United States
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