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Tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Finance

Employer
McMurry University
Location
Abilene, Texas
Salary
competitive
Closing date
Oct 17, 2021

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Position Title:  Tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Finance – January or Fall 2022

Required Qualifications and Education:  

GET A JUMP ON THE MARKET!  Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. or D.B.A in Finance from an AACSB accredited institution by August 2021.  Junior faculty with potential for outstanding scholarship are our first choice.  Senior assistant professors, or associate professors with an established research agenda, are also encouraged to apply.  The Johnson School of Business (JSOB) is currently seeking AACSB accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications and Education: 

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong personal research stream for publication, or potential for research productivity. Preference will be given to those who have business experience, a willingness to integrate contemporary business practices and technologies into curriculum offerings, and the skills to enhance the School’s chosen areas of excellence. Among the priorities are fields in the financial aspects of sports and in investments.  The successful candidate will guide our Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) of $1.7 million of the University’s endowment. Candidates must be committed to McMurry’s vision of liberal arts education integrated with business-oriented preparation. 

Salary: Competitive

School of Business:  The Walter F. and Virginia Johnson School of Business at McMurry University completed a $10,000,000 endowment campaign in 2017 by exceeding its goal, and is designed with a strong emphasis on excellent instruction with focuses on entrepreneurship, international business, innovation, and Christian values.   The person hired for this position will receive an endowed professorship with the expectation that he/she will be a scholarship driver within the School.  The atmosphere within the School of Business is highly collegial with opportunities for outstanding professional growth. 

Campus: The Johnson School of Business is located on a traditional campus in Abilene, Texas, the dividing line between east and west Texas.  Abilene is a city of 120,000 people with little to no traffic, lots of indoor, outdoor, and cultural activities, and recent recognition as one the best cities in America to live in and then retire.  

The University: McMurry University is a liberal arts university predominantly offering bachelor's degrees in the fine arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, business, education, and nursing. Steeped in United Methodist tradition, our 1,100 students are affected daily by our Core Values.  The ideal candidate will support the mission & core values of the University, while maximizing each student's level of achievement and exposing them to those qualities that go into making a successful life.

Duties:  Teaching responsibilities will include three undergraduate courses per semester including SMIF, plus two additional courses including Contemporary Business I and a finance majors course.  A stream of high quality research output is also expected.  Faculty members also advise students and student organizations; in addition to other typical service activities for the School, University, and Abilene community.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide required information (unofficial transcripts, vita or resume, and cover letter) through the employment portal
https://mcm.peopleadmin.com/postings/3671 Cover letters should be addressed to Dr. Paul M. Mason, Dean, School of Business, McMurry University, Box 398, Abilene, Texas, 79697. Inquiries should be addressed to mason.paul@mcm.edu.  Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Application Deadline Date:  

A review of applications will begin in mid October,  2021 and will continue until the position is filled.  

                                                                                                                          

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