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

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.

• 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.

The finance program is supported 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.

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.

Founded in 1842, The Citadel is one of only six Senior Military Colleges in the United States and is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and leadership development.

Charleston, South Carolina, is consistently ranked among the most beautiful and livable cities in America. Known for its historic charm, vibrant economy, coastal beauty, and culinary excellence, Charleston provides faculty and their families with an exceptional quality of life.

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and scholarly agenda, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three professional references.

To apply formally, please visit the institution's website.