Assistant Professor in Finance

Overview

The Department of Finance and Economics in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Finance, beginning Fall 2026. We seek an outstanding scholar with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service excellence. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses across our San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, utilizing a variety of instructional modalities.

Candidates should demonstrate clear potential to publish impactful research in leading finance journals and to contribute meaningfully to the academic and professional finance community.

While we welcome applicants from all areas of finance, we prefer candidates with expertise in banking, applications of artificial intelligence in finance, wealth management, or real estate. We are especially interested in scholars who apply innovative, rigorous analytical approaches to solving real-world financial challenges. Experienced candidates should present an established research agenda with publications in top finance journals.

• A Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution, earned by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarly research, with a clear trajectory toward publishing in top finance journals.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a commitment to excellence in instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with the ability to teach in multiple modalities.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with an interest in applying rigorous methods to real-world financial problems.

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: banking, artificial intelligence applications in finance, wealth management, or real estate.
• Evidence of cross-disciplinary research or collaborations that bridge finance with other fields.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, CAIA) or significant industry experience that enhances teaching and research.
• Experience or interest in developing courses in emerging areas of finance.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./54059

Applications must be received by September 26, 2025 to be considered for the position. The highest-ranking candidates will be interviewed in Vancouver, Canada in conjunction with the Financial Management Association annual meeting from October 22-25. The highest-ranking candidates will then be brought to campus for further interviews in November and December.

Application materials necessary before initial screening on September 26:

• Letter of Application
• Current CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Additional materials necessary for interviews at the FMA meeting on October 22:

• Research Statement
• Sample of Research
• Teaching Philosophy
• Recommendation Letters (Your references will be contacted upon receipt of your application confidentially)

Additional materials necessary for on-campus visits in November:

• Official transcripts from all degree-granting universities

Located in San Marcos, Texas—between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of the Texas Innovation Corridor—Texas State University is a vibrant, nationally recognized research university serving more than 40,000 students in over 200 degree programs. As a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University:
High Research Activity (R2), Texas State ranks among the top 20% nationally in research expenditures and is rapidly progressing toward Carnegie R1 status. We are proud to be a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and to be recognized for supporting a large population of first-generation students.

The McCoy College of Business is a cornerstone of Texas State’s academic excellence. Accredited by AACSB in both business and accounting — a distinction held by fewer than 200 institutions worldwide — the college enrolls nearly 6,000 students and has a global alumni network of more than 46,000…