Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Finance

Assistant/Associate/ Professor of Finance

The Walter and Virginia Johnson School of Business at McMurry University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in Finance to begin Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching and a passion to mentor students and engage in service activities. The candidate will also be expected to pursue research, resulting in publications and contributing to advancing the recognition of the school. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, with the opportunity for teaching summer courses.

The ability to teach a range of finance courses at the undergraduate level is important. All areas of finance will be considered, with particular interest in fintech, AI in finance/business, or impact investment. Teaching experience is highly desirable. Professional work experience in finance or related fields outside of academia is welcome. The selected person will supervise our Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) of 2.3 million of the university endowments.

We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: “Shaped by Christian principles, McMurry University challenges students to examine our complex world from multiple perspectives in preparation for lives of leadership, service, and professional succes”s.

Undergraduate finance related courses.

Candidates should have a PhD or DBA in Finance, Economics (financial economics or international economics), or a related field in hand (by July 2026). Persons with an MBA and 18 graduate credits in Finance, and with work experience will be considered.

• PhD DBA in Finance

The salary and benefits for the position are competitive.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.

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