Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Finance
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Job Info

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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR 

The Department of Finance within the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Faculty Position in Finance at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Rank and tenure will be based on experience and record of achievement. The position is scheduled to start in August 2025.

We are seeking candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our current group of finance faculty. It is expected that the individual in this position will foster effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the Oklahoma State University campus community.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

All areas of finance will be considered.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to add value to the department's research mission by conducting high-quality research as well as educational programs through excellent teaching.  Outstanding candidates may be considered for the Paul C. Wise Chair of Finance. The teaching load can include undergraduate, MSQF (Master of Science in Quantitative Finance), MBA, or Ph.D. level courses.  Teaching responsibilities are primarily in Stillwater but may occasionally be at the University's Tulsa campus. 

Candidates must possess an earned doctorate by August 1, 2025.  Participation in service activities to the academic and business communities is expected and rewarded. We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent research support, including access to major finance databases and some specialized data sources, a minimum of 20 hours/week of graduate assistant support, and a research active department with a terrific seminar series. A successful candidate will be considered for a 3-course (9-hour) annual teaching load which can be extended based on continued excellent research productivity. 

TO APPLY:

Applicants should upload: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) a current working paper, and 5) contact information for three references. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to finance@okstate.edu.

We will begin formally reviewing applications in September 2024, and we will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.

SALARY:

Competitive and commensurate with experience and academic qualifications. The position is contingent upon available funding.

INFORMATION ABOUT OSU AND STILLWATEROSU is a modern land-grant system of interdisciplinary programs that prepares students for success. Through leadership and service, OSU is preparing students for a bright future and building a brighter world for all. As Oklahoma's only university with a statewide presence, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through integrated, high-quality research, teaching, and outreach. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 25,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 240,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.Stillwater is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Stillwater is known as an academic and cultural center, with students and staff of Oklahoma State University comprising about half of the city's population of around 50,000. Stillwater has been described as "America's Friendliest College Town," and has been listed as one of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live. Stillwater has a historic downtown, a superb campus, a regional airport with direct flights to/from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), highly rated public schools, and the newly opened McKnight Center for the Performing Arts which brings a variety of world-class performances to Stillwater.Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

 

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