Assistant or Associate Professor - Finance

University of Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track seasoned Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Finance, starting Fall 2027. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

in finance or economics and demonstrate an ability to publish high-quality research in top journals. Salary is competitive with market. The department emphasizes research excellence and offers strong research centers and collaboration opportunities within

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in finance or economics.
• Demonstrated ability to publish high-quality research in top journals.

Education

Ph.D. in Finance or Economics

Job description

Department:FinanceSalary:Competitive with market

Description

The C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track seasoned Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in the Department of Finance, starting in the fall of 2027. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in finance or economics and must have demonstrated ability to publish high quality research in top journals.

The Finance department at the Bauer College of Business has been successful in attracting excellent researchers at the senior and junior levels. For details about the faculty, research, and publications, visit the department website at https://www.bauer.uh.edu/departments/finance/

The Bauer College is home to over 7,800 undergraduate students and over 950 graduate students in both regular and online programs, offering an undergraduate degree, MBA degrees, MS degrees in finance and other areas, and Ph.D. degrees.

The Bauer College benefits from hosting several industry-supported centers. The AIM Center for Investment Management is a state-of-the-frontier trading and research facility; it houses the Cougar Investment Fund, LLC, a student-managed investment fund (with $20 million under management). The Gutierrez Energy Management Institute is an excellent finance education and research resource for the energy industry, actively supported by the extensive energy industry in Houston corporate members. The Stanford Alexander Center is a joint initiative with Houston’s real estate professional community.

Houston offers a great professional and personal environment. Houston ranks #3 in the country in terms of number of major corporate headquarters. The cost of living enables a high quality of life, where one can have suburban living in the heart of a great metropolis.

Application Documents

Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.