Assistant Professor

Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business seeks two (2) tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Finance. All teaching and research areas in finance will be considered. Baylor is a Christian university and a Carnegie R1 (top-tier) research institution. Candidates must demonstrate a solid commitment to teaching and research (which leads to high-quality refereed publications) and an active Christian faith.

The Department, School of Business, and the University provide excellent support for faculty research. The standard teaching load for incoming Assistant Professors is three semester-long courses per year, contingent on ongoing research productivity. Compensation is competitive with Carnegie R1 research universities. Recent publications from the Finance department include those in: Journal of Finance, Journal of Political Economy, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, and Management Science.

Preliminary interviews will be held at the FMA/AFA conferences or by Zoom. We will begin evaluating applications on September 25, 2023 (for the FMA cycle) and continue evaluating applications until the positions are filled. If you have questions regarding the position or the application process, contact the search chair, Andrew Detzel (andrew_detzel@baylor.edu), Mayo McBride Associate Professor of Finance.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the country. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications: Doctoral degree in finance or related fields.  Doctoral degree must be completed by August 2024.

Application Instructions: Candidates should provide 1) a letter of application/interest; 2) a statement regarding potential fit with Baylor's Christian mission (including information on involvement in a local church); 3) curriculum vitae; 4) contact information for three writers of letters of recommendation; and 5) a writing sample. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. All application materials should be submitted via: http://apply.interfolio.com/127899