Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track/Tenured, Finance – Baylor University

Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track/Tenured, Finance – Baylor University

• Institution: Baylor University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Finance, Hankamer School of Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Full-Time; Tenure-Track/Tenured

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive salary and benefits; specific salary not stated

• Location: Waco, Texas, USA

• Application Deadline: April 15, 2027, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Initial Review Deadline: September 15, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

Baylor University's Department of Finance in the Hankamer School of Business invites applications for two full-time, research-active faculty appointments beginning August 16, 2027. The search includes one Assistant Professor position and one Assistant or Associate Professor position, with tenure-track or tenured appointment depending on qualifications.

All areas of Finance will be considered. Applicants submit a single application and may be considered for both appointments for which they qualify.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Develop and sustain a productive program of high-quality scholarly research leading to publication in respected refereed journals.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate Finance courses according to departmental needs.

• Mentor students and support their academic and professional development.

• Contribute to the academic life and service activities of the Department, Hankamer School of Business, and Baylor University.

• Support and contribute to Baylor University's Christian mission.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD in Finance or a closely related field, completed or expected by August 2027.

• Experience & Specializations: Record of, or strong potential for, high-quality Finance research and effective undergraduate and/or graduate teaching appropriate to the rank sought.

• Associate Professor Consideration: Candidates must demonstrate an established record of high-quality research, effective teaching, and service appropriate to the Associate Professor rank.

• Student Mentoring: Ability and willingness to mentor students.

• Service: Ability and willingness to contribute to department, school, and university service.

• Institutional Fit: Ability to support and contribute to Baylor University's Christian mission.

• Visa: Candidates outside the United States without another nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Faculty research and teaching support provided by the Department of Finance, Hankamer School of Business, and Baylor University.

• Specific salary figures are not stated in the job announcement.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter: 1–2 pages describing interest in the position, rank sought if applicable, research and teaching qualifications, departmental fit, and interest in supporting Baylor University's Christian mission.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Research Statement: Approximately 2–3 pages.

4. Teaching Statement: Approximately 2–3 pages covering teaching philosophy, experience, effectiveness, teaching capabilities, and student mentoring.

5. Representative Writing Sample: Such as a job-market paper, working paper, or published scholarly article.

6. Official or Unofficial Transcript: For the highest degree earned or currently in progress.

7. Professional References: One document containing the names and contact information of three professional references.

8. Additional Teaching Materials: Teaching evaluations or sample syllabi may be submitted.

9. Religious Affiliation Form: All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/190417

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Prof. David Dicks — David_Dicks@baylor.edu

• 📅 Initial Review Deadline: September 15, 2026

• 📅 Review Begins: September 16, 2026

• 📅 Final Deadline: April 15, 2027, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• 📅 Expected Start Date: August 16, 2027

• 💻 Interview Process: Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom around the FMA and AFA Annual Meetings, as appropriate.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: baylor.edu