Description
Position Announcement: Assistant Professor of Finance
The Department of Finance and Economics in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Finance, beginning Fall 2027.
We seek an outstanding scholar with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service excellence. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses across our San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, utilizing a variety of instructional modalities. Candidates should demonstrate clear potential to publish impactful research in leading finance journals and to contribute meaningfully to the academic and professional finance community.
While we welcome applicants from all areas of finance, we prefer candidates with expertise in commercial banking or applications of artificial intelligence in finance. We are especially interested in scholars who apply innovative, rigorous analytical approaches to solving real-world financial challenges. Experienced candidates should present an established research agenda with publications in top finance journals.
About Texas State University and the McCoy College of Business
Located in San Marcos, Texas—between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of the Texas Innovation Corridor—Texas State University is a vibrant, nationally recognized research university serving more than 48,000 students in over 200 degree programs. As a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University: High Research Activity (R2), Texas State ranks among the top 20% nationally in research expenditures and is rapidly progressing toward Carnegie R1 status. We are proud to be a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and to be recognized for supporting a large population of first-generation students.
The McCoy College of Business is a cornerstone of Texas State’s academic excellence and one of its fastest-growing colleges, with enrollments up more than 50% over the past five years. Accredited by AACSB in both business and accounting — a distinction held by fewer than 200 institutions worldwide — the college enrolls over 6,700 students and has a global alumni network of more than 45,000 graduates, representing 18% of all Texas State alumni.
McCoy College was recently recognized as among the Top 30 public Undergraduate Business Schools in the nation by Poets & Quants (2025), underscoring its growing reputation for excellence in both teaching and student outcomes.
With centers such as the Center for Banking and Financial Services, Center for Family Business, Center for Student Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Professional Sales, McCoy College offers fertile ground for research, teaching, and community impact. Faculty benefit from a collegial atmosphere, applied research opportunities, and access to a talented and motivated student body in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States.
About the Department of Finance and Economics
The Department of Finance and Economics is one of five departments in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. With more than 40 faculty members, it is a large, multidisciplinary academic unit committed to innovative teaching, impactful research, and student success. Faculty expertise spans investments, corporate finance, financial derivatives, banking, economics, and business law.
The department offers Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics and a STEM-designated Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance and Economics, which equips students with advanced skills in econometrics, data analytics, and financial modeling. In addition, the department contributes extensively to McCoy College’s MBA programs and supports the newly launched Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).
Students benefit from rich experiential learning opportunities, including the T. Paul Bulmahn Research and Trading Lab, industry engagement through student organizations, and direct connections to practitioners via the Center for Banking and Financial Services, which is housed within the department.
Faculty thrive in a collegial environment that values innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, while shaping the next generation of business and community leaders.
APPLICATIONS
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58364
Applications must be received by September 25, 2026 to be considered for the position. The highest-ranking candidates will be interviewed in Tampa, Florida in conjunction with the Financial Management Association annual meeting from October 14-17. The highest-ranking candidates will then be brought to campus for further interviews in November and December.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution, earned by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for impactful scholarly research, with a clear trajectory toward publishing in top finance journals.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a commitment to excellence in instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with the ability to teach in multiple modalities.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with an interest in applying rigorous methods to real-world financial problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: commercial banking, fintech, or artificial intelligence.
- Evidence of cross-disciplinary research or collaborations that bridge finance with other fields.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, CAIA) or significant industry experience that enhances teaching and research.
- Experience or interest in developing courses or research programs in emerging areas of finance such as AI and machine learning applications, digital banking and payments, and alternative data analytics.
