Assistant​/Associate Professor of Finance; Investments & Portfolio Management Focus

Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance (Investments & Portfolio Management)

The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Finance at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in investments, portfolio management, and security analysis.
• Serve as faculty leader for the Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), guiding students as they manage over $2.5 million in assets.
• Maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status through peer-reviewed research in investments, portfolio management, or related areas.
• Advise and mentor finance majors, supporting professional and ethical development.
• Actively promote the finance program internally and externally.
• Participate in service activities, including departmental and school-level committee work.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance (AACSB-accredited institution; ABD considered).
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research in investments/portfolio management.

Preferred

• CFA designation, professional investment management experience, or a research record in investments/asset pricing/security analysis.

The finance program at The Citadel emphasizes experiential learning that connects theory to practice. A centerpiece of this approach is the Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), where students actively manage more than $2.5 million in assets. Under faculty guidance, they gain direct experience in portfolio construction, investment analysis, and real-world decision-making. This work is enhanced by the Rick and Mary Lee Bastin Financial Leadership Lab, a state-of-the-art facility built to simulate a real trading floor and equipped with Bloomberg terminals and advanced financial analytics platforms.

Together with Bastin Hall, the modern home of the Baker School of Business, these resources create a dynamic setting for preparing students to succeed in investments, portfolio management, and security analysis. Students also benefit from a culture of applied learning that extends beyond finance, including opportunities such as the Baker Business Bowl, an entrepreneurship competition that fosters creativity and business development.

The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is accredited by AACSB International and is housed in Bastin Hall, a modern facility designed for innovation and collaboration. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs with an emphasis on leadership, applied learning, and experiential opportunities such as the Baker Business Bowl entrepreneurship competition and the Rick and Mary Lee Bastin Financial Leadership Lab.

Faculty and students work together in an environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service, while preparing principled leaders for global business.

Founded in 1842, The Citadel is a public senior military college with a proud tradition of developing leaders of principle. For the 15th consecutive year, The Citadel has been ranked the #1 Public College in the South by U.S. News & World Report. In 2026, The Citadel was also named the Best Regional University in the South for the second consecutive year, the #1 Best College for Veterans in the South (for the eighth year running), and the #5 Best Value in the South.

The Citadel also earned the #3 ranking in Undergraduate Teaching in the South and #14 for Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (no doctorate).

Charleston, South Carolina, consistently ranked among America’s most beautiful and livable cities, offers an exceptional quality of life with a rich blend of history, culture, and coastal charm. Its vibrant economy, culinary excellence, and abundant recreational opportunities make Charleston an ideal place to live and work for faculty and families alike.

The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. The School is housed in Bastin Hall, a $25 million facility designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and leadership development. Bastin Hall features advanced classrooms, technology-rich learning environments, and dedicated spaces for experiential learning. Within this facility, students and faculty engage in transformational experiences such as the Rick and Mary Lee Bastin Financial Leadership Lab, built to simulate a real trading floor and outfitted with Bloomberg terminals and cutting-edge analytics platforms.

The School also supports hands-on programs like the Student-Managed Investment Fund and the Baker Business Bowl entrepreneurship competition, both of which provide students with opportunities to apply classroom theory in practical, high-impact settings. These distinctive features…