Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Finance – Pittsburg State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Finance – Pittsburg State University

• Institution: Pittsburg State University

• College: Kelce College of Business

• Position: Assistant Professor of Finance

• Job Identification: 198

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Earning Faculty

• Location: Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

• Start Date: August 1, 2027

• First Consideration Date: November 13, 2026

• Final Closing Status: Open until filled

• Salary: Not specified in the source

Overview of the Role

The Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State University invites applications for a tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Finance.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, student mentorship, university service, and activities supporting the College’s AACSB faculty qualification expectations.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Produce peer-reviewed journal articles and other scholarly work.

• Maintain a Scholarly Academic AACSB Faculty Qualification in accordance with Kelce College of Business criteria.

• Help manage a student-managed investment fund.

• Teach assigned Finance courses through in-person instruction.

• Maintain regular on-campus office hours.

• Mentor students.

• Participate in professional organisations.

• Contribute to university, college, and community service.

• Advise student organisations.

• Participate in recruitment and retention activities.

• Perform other appropriate faculty responsibilities as assigned.

Teaching Areas

The position involves on-campus teaching in Finance.

Preferred experience includes undergraduate teaching in areas such as:

• Finance

• Investments

• Financial Institutions

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. in Finance or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education by the time of hire.

Candidates who are ABD may also be considered provided they complete all degree requirements by:

August 1, 2027

The doctoral-degree requirement is tied to accreditation expectations and the specialised academic preparation required for the role.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• At least 1 year of experience teaching undergraduate-level Finance courses.

• Teaching experience in Investments.

• Teaching experience in Financial Institutions.

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active scholarly profile appropriate for AACSB faculty qualification requirements.

This includes:

• Peer-reviewed journal publications.

• Other scholarly activity.

• Ongoing research engagement.

• Contribution to the academic research environment of the Kelce College of Business.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. One-Page Statement of Research Interests

4. One-Page Statement of Teaching Philosophy

5. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, such as:

   • Teaching evaluations with comments

   • Sample syllabus

   • Sample teaching activity

6. Names and Contact Information of 3 References

7. Graduate Transcripts

Applicants are instructed to consolidate the application materials into a maximum of 2 files for upload.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Criminal background check

• Sex-offender registry check

Important Dates

• Posting Date: October 19, 2026

• First Consideration Date: November 13, 2026

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

Candidates should apply by November 13, 2026 for first consideration.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Pittsburg State University careers portal. The University states that applications will only be accepted through its official recruitment process.

Job Identification: 198

For position-related questions:

Alex Binder, Ph.D.
Chair of Search Committee
Email: abinder@pittstate.edu
Phone: 620-235-4546

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