Assistant​/Associate Professor of Finance; Financial Planning & Management Focus

Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance (Financial Planning & Management Focus)

Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance (Financial Planning & 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 financial planning, corporate finance, and financial management.
• Support curriculum development aligned with CFP Board and CFA Institute content areas.
• Advise and mentor finance majors, guiding them toward careers in personal financial planning, wealth management, and corporate finance.
• Maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status through peer‑reviewed publications and scholarly activities in financial planning, corporate finance, or financial management.
• Actively engage with professional organizations (e.g., CFP Board, FPA, CFA Society).
• 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 financial planning and management.
• Preferred: CFP or CFA designation, professional financial planning/wealth management experience, or a research record in financial planning/financial management.

The finance program at The Citadel is designed to give students both a rigorous academic foundation and meaningful applied experiences. Housed in Bastin Hall, a new, technology‑rich facility, the program integrates modern financial tools and collaborative learning spaces that prepare students for careers in personal financial planning, wealth management, and corporate finance. The Rick and Mary Lee Bastin Financial Leadership Lab is a state‑of‑the‑art facility built to simulate a real trading floor, providing students with access to Bloomberg terminals and advanced financial analytics platforms.

Here they learn to evaluate markets, develop client strategies, and practice data‑driven decision‑making. In addition, the Baker School’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship—highlighted by the Baker Business Bowl competition—gives students the opportunity to develop their own business ideas and apply financial planning skills in a practical setting.

The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is accredited by AACSB International and is housed in the newly constructed 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.

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