Assistant Professor in Finance – Texas State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Finance – Texas State University

• Institution: Texas State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Finance & Economics, McCoy College of Business

• Job Posting Number: 2027011TTL

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Finance

• Preferred Areas: Commercial Banking, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence in Finance

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: San Marcos and Round Rock, Texas, United States

• Posting Date: September 14, 2026

• Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

• Open Until Filled: No

Overview of Role

The Department of Finance and Economics at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Finance beginning Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Finance courses, maintain an active research agenda, and contribute to departmental and university service. Candidates with expertise in commercial banking, FinTech, and applications of artificial intelligence in finance are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Finance courses.

• Teach across the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses.

• Deliver courses through multiple instructional modalities.

• Maintain an active and impactful research agenda.

• Publish research in leading Finance journals.

• Apply rigorous quantitative and analytical methods to real-world financial problems.

• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

• Participate in the academic and professional Finance community.

• Support curriculum development in emerging Finance areas.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution, completed by the appointment date.

• Strong potential for impactful scholarly research.

• Clear trajectory toward publication in leading Finance journals.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Ability to teach through multiple instructional formats.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in:

  • Commercial Banking

  • Artificial Intelligence in Finance

• Cross-disciplinary research experience.

• Professional certifications such as:

  • CFA

  • FRM

  • CAIA

• Relevant industry experience.

• Ability or interest in developing courses in:

  • AI and Machine Learning in Finance

  • Digital Banking and Payments

  • Alternative Data Analytics

Application Checklist

Required for Initial Screening by September 25, 2026:

1. Letter of Application

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. Unofficial Transcripts – combined into one document

4. Sample of Research

Required for Candidates Advancing to FMA Interviews:

• Research Statement

• Teaching Philosophy

• Recommendation Letters

For On-Campus Interviews:

• Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions

Selection Timeline

• Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

• Initial Review Date: September 25, 2026

• Selected candidates may be interviewed at the Financial Management Association Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida, October 14–17, 2026.

• Finalists may be invited for on-campus interviews during November and December.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58364

• Job Posting Number: 2027011TTL

• Search Committee Chair: Dr. Emmanuel Alanis

• Email: e.alanis@txstate.edu

Official Website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58364