Assistant Professor of Finance

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Assistant Professor of Finance

Faculty

LSUA ASA
- Business Administration (Rafael Ernesto Romero Moreno Sr. ))

LSU
- Alexandria

Academic

College of Business Department of Accounting & Finance Full-Time, 9-Month Finance Assistant Professor Position

Purpose:

The College of Business at Louisiana State University of Alexandria invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Finance. We are seeking an educator who is committed to teaching excellence, student success, and the mission of an institution that values innovation, engagement, and service to Central Louisiana. This is a nine-month position. This 9-month, teaching-focused instructor role carries a 12-credit hour course load per semester (4 courses) during the fall and spring terms.

Summer teachings optional but highly encouraged.

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester (fall and spring) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, and related areas of business aligned with the candidate's expertise and departmental needs.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Participate in curriculum planning, program review, and development of applied learning opportunities, including internships, case competitions, and community-based projects.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline that aligns with ACBSP expectations.
• Support ACBSP accreditation by contributing to assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement of academic programs.
• Support student recruitment, retention, outreach initiatives, and alumni engagement efforts.
• Support Command Your Career and other career development programs designed to prepare students for success in the workforce.
• Engage in service to the department, College, University, and profession, including committee work, faculty governance, and involvement in business-community partnerships throughout Central Louisiana.
• Facilitate workshops in collaboration with Continuing Education, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and other key stakeholders to support regional business growth and student learning.

• Master's degree in Finance or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Finance.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Finance from a regionally accredited institution.
• Additional specialty certifications such as CFA, CPA, CFP, and FRM are valued.
• Documented record of excellence in teaching, as demonstrated through student evaluations, teaching awards, or peer reviews.
• Experience in course and curriculum design, particularly in support of accreditation or continuous improvement processes (preferably ACBSP).
• Proven record of working effectively as part of a team- partnering with colleagues, staff, and community stakeholders to strengthen programs and support student success.

August 5, 2026

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