Assistant Professor - Finance

Stephen F. Austin State University•Main Campus, TX

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, invites applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Rusche College of Business. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. The role works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, and reports to the chair.

Requirements

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.
The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.
Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Candidates must be able to teach both on-campus and online.

Nice To Haves

While candidates with expertise in all areas of finance are welcome to apply, the ideal candidate will have the ability to teach principles as well as advanced finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

Performs an equivalent of twenty-four teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
Provides services to the university and the profession.
Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.
When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.
May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.
May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.
May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.
May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.