Assistant or Associate Professor - Finance - (497054 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track seasoned Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in the Department of Finance, starting in Fall 2027. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

in finance or economics and have demonstrated ability to publish high-quality research in top journals. The Bauer College offers robust research centers and a large, diverse student body, with salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

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

Education

Ph.D. in finance or economics

Job description

Department: Finance Salary: Competitive with market

Description

The C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houstonseeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track seasoned AssistantProfessor or tenured Associate Professor position in the Departmentof Finance, starting in the fall of 2027. Candidates must hold aPh.D. in finance or economics and must have demonstrated ability topublish high quality research in top journals. The Finance department at the Bauer College of Business has beensuccessful in attracting excellent researchers at the senior andjunior levels. For details about the faculty, research, andpublications, visit the department website at https://www.bauer.uh.edu/departments/finance/. The Bauer College is home to over 7,800 undergraduate students andover 950 graduate students in both regular and online programs,offering an undergraduate degree, MBA degrees, MS degrees infinance and other areas, and Ph.D. degrees. The Bauer College benefits from hosting several industry-supportedcenters. The AIM Center for Investment Management is astate-of-the-frontier trading and research facility; it houses theCougar Investment Fund, LLC, a student-managed investment fund(with $20 million under management). The Gutierrez EnergyManagement Institute is an excellent finance education and researchresource for the energy industry, actively supported by theextensive energy industry in Houston corporate members. TheStanford Alexander Center is a joint initiative with Houston’s realestate professional community. Houston offers a great professional and personal environment.Houston ranks #3 in the country in terms of number of majorcorporate headquarters. The cost of living enables a high qualityof life, where one can have suburban living in the heart of a greatmetropolis. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state ofTexas for the duration of their appointments. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment andwill be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individualsconducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or watertreatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure thesecurity and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.