Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

Overview Economics and Finance (Finance), Tenure-Track Faculty Job Number: FAC649 Work Type: Tenure-Track Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Job Title Economics and Finance (Finance), Tenure-Track Faculty Department Economics and Finance University Expectation MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students. Salary The salary is commensurate with education and experience. Job Summary/Basic Function The Department of Economics and Finance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#113090) in Finance at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026. Key Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Conduct research in the following areas of finance: Corporate finance. Investments. Financial markets and institutions. Financial planning. Behavioral finance. Fintech. Related fields. Commitment to excellence in teaching and service. High-quality research leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals. Required Education A terminal degree in finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution is required by the appointment date. Other Desirables Applicants with the following will receive special consideration: Professional experience in financial planning or wealth management. Holding designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or NABE Certified Business Economist (CBE®). Financial analytics and planning software (e.g., eMoney, MoneyGuidePro, Morningstar) experience. Data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python) experience. Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and experiential learning. Documents Needed to Apply To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application. Special Instruction to Applicants For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Sara Shirley at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr