Assistant Professor of Finance
Full-time
Mid
Description
Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the
university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the
spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,
natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student
population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic
community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale
opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and
just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area
residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling
and impactful career including a superior
benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work
environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that
support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee
well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional
development opportunities with our
educational assistance and
dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the
provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes
the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Finance
Requisition
202500144F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Finance & Banking
Open Date
11/17/2025
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45433
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Kurt Jesswein
Title
Search Committee Chair
College of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2056
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2056
SHB -210B
Contact Phone
936-294-4582
Contact Email
jesswein@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
This is a tenure-track, nine-month appointment (additional summer
teaching is a possibility). Teaching load is nine hours per long
semester. Duties will include teaching, both face-to-face and
on-line, undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, conducting
research and publishing in scholarly journals, and providing
services to the department, college, university, and appropriate
national organizations. We seek individuals who are excellent
teachers that can bring experience-based credibility to the
classroom while also advancing the research reputation of the
department and the college. Preferred candidates should be
qualified as Scholarly Academic (SA) under AACSB standards (as
defined by SHSU’s College of Business Administration) and will
maintain that qualification.
The appointment is effective for the 2026 – 2027 academic
year.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. or D.B.A. with a specialization in Finance from an AACSB
-accredited college of business program. ABD’s will be considered
with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026.
Experience Required for the Position
Other Requirements for the Position
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to publish in peer reviewed
journals.
Special Instructions Summary
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran
status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure
equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as
interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University
is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have
additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at
SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
§51.215.
Annual
Security and Fire Safety Report
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * How did you learn about this position?
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Diverse Issues in Higher Education
• HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and
Universities
• HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
• The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
• Association for Women in Science
• TWC - Work in Texas
• Inside Higher Ed
• Higher Ed Jobs
• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
• SHSU Website
• SHSU Employee
• SHSU Recruiter
• Other
• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee"
please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
• If your response to the question above was "Other" please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
Candidate Documents
Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Teaching Evaluations
Optional Documents
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the
university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the
spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,
natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student
population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic
community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale
opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and
just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area
residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling
and impactful career including a superior
benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work
environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that
support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee
well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional
development opportunities with our
educational assistance and
dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the
provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes
the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Finance
Requisition
202500144F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Finance & Banking
Open Date
11/17/2025
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45433
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Kurt Jesswein
Title
Search Committee Chair
College of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2056
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2056
SHB -210B
Contact Phone
936-294-4582
Contact Email
jesswein@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
This is a tenure-track, nine-month appointment (additional summer
teaching is a possibility). Teaching load is nine hours per long
semester. Duties will include teaching, both face-to-face and
on-line, undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, conducting
research and publishing in scholarly journals, and providing
services to the department, college, university, and appropriate
national organizations. We seek individuals who are excellent
teachers that can bring experience-based credibility to the
classroom while also advancing the research reputation of the
department and the college. Preferred candidates should be
qualified as Scholarly Academic (SA) under AACSB standards (as
defined by SHSU’s College of Business Administration) and will
maintain that qualification.
The appointment is effective for the 2026 – 2027 academic
year.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. or D.B.A. with a specialization in Finance from an AACSB
-accredited college of business program. ABD’s will be considered
with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026.
Experience Required for the Position
Other Requirements for the Position
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to publish in peer reviewed
journals.
Special Instructions Summary
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran
status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure
equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as
interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University
is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have
additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at
SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
§51.215.
Annual
Security and Fire Safety Report
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * How did you learn about this position?
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Diverse Issues in Higher Education
• HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and
Universities
• HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
• The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
• Association for Women in Science
• TWC - Work in Texas
• Inside Higher Ed
• Higher Ed Jobs
• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
• SHSU Website
• SHSU Employee
• SHSU Recruiter
• Other
• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee"
please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
• If your response to the question above was "Other" please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
Candidate Documents
Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Teaching Evaluations
Optional Documents
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3