Assistant Professor of Finance – Valdosta State University

Assistant Professor of Finance – Valdosta State University

• Institution: Valdosta State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics and Finance, Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Job ID 301187

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

• Location: Valdosta, Georgia, USA

• Application Deadline: Open until filled; review begins November 1, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

📋 Overview of Role

Valdosta State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Economics and Finance. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarly research, and service while supporting the AACSB-accredited Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance, with potential opportunities for summer teaching.

• Conduct and present quality scholarly research consistent with AACSB accreditation standards.

• Contribute to experiential learning, critical thinking, and analytical skill development.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.

• Engage with and support student organizations and other university activities.

• Teaching and scholarship comprise approximately 80% of duties, with 20% allocated to service.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Terminal/doctoral degree in Finance from an AACSB-accredited university by the position start date; applicants must have at least defended their dissertation proposal.

• Experience & Specializations: Ability to qualify as a Scholarly Academic under AACSB standards by the time of appointment.

• Preferred Experience: Effective teaching appropriate to career stage, experience with online/hybrid and face-to-face instruction, and experience teaching finance and/or data analytics courses.

• Professional Skills: Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, with the ability to work collaboratively.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.

• Employment is subject to successful background and reference checks.

• Employment may be subject to credential verification and other job-specific requirements.

• Employment-based immigration sponsorship may be available for select positions on a case-by-case basis.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references

5. Official transcripts and official international course-by-course evaluations will be required upon hire.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Valdosta State University Careers portal

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Dr. Ellis Heath, Department Head — ebheath@valdosta.edu

• 📅 Review Begins: November 1, 2026

• 📅 Deadline: Open until the position is filled

🌐 Official Website: Valdosta State University — valdosta.edu