Description:

The Department of Finance, Management Information Systems, Economics and Risk Management (FISER) of the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), at the University of Houston- Downtown (UHD) invites applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Finance (or a closely related field such as Economics) preferably to begin by Spring 2027. The MDCOB is accredited by AACSB and enrolls 3,000+ undergraduate and about 1,000 graduate students. The department offers majors and minors in Finance as well as major in Management Information Systems, and Risk Management and a minor in Economics.

The position requires teaching a variety of finance undergraduate and graduate-level courses scheduled during the daytime, evening, and weekend hours; in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats. The home campus for this position is the Downtown Houston campus but may comprise teaching assignments on UHD’s Northwest campus.

The ideal candidate should be student-centered, utilizing pedagogical approaches that emphasize practical application. The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to academic research in the finance discipline and a willingness to work with others in promoting the advancement of the university including serving on department, college, and university-wide committees as well as to the profession and the community.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Applicants should have a terminal degree in finance or a closely related field (Example Economics) from an AACSB accredited business school or should be working towards one having reached the all-but-dissertation (ABD) status. The doctorate must be completed by Spring 2027. Candidates who have Ph.D. in Finance with 18 graduate hours in Economics would be given preference. Alternatively, Candidates having Ph.D. in Economics with 18 graduate hours in Finance could also be considered for this position.
• Demonstrate commitment to pedagogical best practice initiatives, commitment to student engagement and student success, and instructional excellence in teaching finance undergraduate and graduate-level courses
• Demonstrate a strong record of, or potential for, quality scholarly research and publications in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching a variety of finance undergraduate-level courses
• Experience in teaching a variety of finance graduate-level courses
• Evidence of taking initiative or leadership in developing new finance courses
• Candidates who qualifies to teach both finance and economics courses
• Evidence of a strong publication record in quality peer-reviewed academic journals and an active research agenda in discipline area
• Experience in serving on department/college/university committees as well as other services to the profession and the community

Required Attachments by Candidate:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter that specifically addresses why they are a good fit for the position
• Unofficial copy of the doctoral program transcript

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.