McMurry University

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Job Description
The Walter and Virginia Johnson School of Business at McMurry University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in Finance to begin Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching and a passion to mentor students and engage in service activities. The candidate will also be expected to pursue research, resulting in publications and contributing to advancing the recognition of the school. The ability to teach a range of finance courses at the undergraduate level is important. All areas of finance will be considered, with particular interest in fintech, AI in finance/business, economics, or impact investment. Teaching experience is highly desirable. Professional work experience in finance or related fields outside of academia is welcome. The selected person will supervise our Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) of 2.3 million of the university endowments.

We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: “Shaped by Christian principles, McMurry University challenges students to examine our complex world from multiple perspectives in preparation for lives of leadership, service, and professional success.”

Job Duties
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate Finance related courses.

Required Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD or DBA in Finance, Economics (fields in financial economics or international economics), or a related field in hand (by July 2026). Persons with an MBA and 18 graduate credits in Finance, and with work experience, will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
PhD DBA in Finance

Minimum Required Education: Masters


Special Conditions for Eligibility
The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. Complete applications received by November 10, 2025, will be guaranteed full consideration. First round interviews will be online in November. Please also provide the following in your application:
Statement of teaching philosophy
Teaching evaluations (if available)
Sample paper

EEO Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.