Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

Jacobs Levy Equity Management; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Finance. Responsibilities include teaching, conducting research, and engaging in service activities. Candidates should have a terminal degree in finance and a commitment to student engagement and innovation in teaching. The start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree is required by the appointment date.
• Professional experience in financial planning or wealth management is desirable.
• Holding designations such as CFP or CFA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance.
• Conduct research in various areas of finance.
• Commit to excellence in teaching and service.
• Produce high-quality research leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Teaching

Research skills

Commitment to student engagement

Data analysis

Education

Terminal degree in finance or closely related field

Tools

Excel

R

Python

Financial planning software

MoneyGuidePro

Morningstar

Job description

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 [phone]. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Sara Shirley at [e-mail].