Endowed Chair in Finance

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse College's Division of Business and Economics seeks an Endowed Chair in Finance in the Department of Business Administration dedicated to health equity, disparities, or community well‑being through teaching, scholarship, and community engagement. This is an open‑rank, full‑time position starting Spring Semester 2027.

Candidates must have a research‑based Ph.D. in Finance from an AACSB‑accredited program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance from an AACSB-accredited program.
• CFA/CFP certifications preferred and a strong research record.
• Ability to teach across finance topics and work with diverse student groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach with a reduced 2/2 load for endowed chairs and contribute to divisional goals.
• Support AACSB and SACSCOC accreditation and program assessment in the finance concentration.
• Engage in outreach with students, external stakeholders, and colleagues across the college.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Diversity

Community engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Finance (AACSB-accredited)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

Position Title

Position Title Endowed Chair in Finance

Position Number

Position Number F00027

Department

Department Business Administration

Location

Location Morehouse College - Atlanta GA

Position Summary

Morehouse College Division of Business and Economics (BE) seeks to fill a newly Endowed Chair in Finance in the Department of Business Administration dedicated to addressing health equity, health disparities, or community well-being through innovative teaching and pedagogy, scholarship or creative work, and community engagement. This is an open rank position. Leadership opportunities also exist. This position contributes to the Divisional vision and mission of Purpose-Driven Business, and promoting Entrepreneurial, Business, and Economic solutions to social problems that advance Black communities and the African Diaspora. We invite applications for a full-time position starting in the Spring Semester of 2027.

Required Qualifications

A research-based Ph.D. degree in Finance from a full-time, AACSB -accredited institution. Candidates from non- AACSB accredited institutions and related degrees (i.e. Financial Economics) will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications (i.e. CFA , CFP ), strong record of academic productivity in finance scholarship, and effective teaching. Ability to contribute to a team and collaborate with faculty within and across business disciplines.

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A research-based Ph.D. degree in Finance from a full-time, AACSB -accredited institution. Candidates from non- AACSB accredited institutions and related degrees (i.e. Financial Economics) will not be considered.

Physical Demands

Compensation

Teaching Responsibility

Appointment and Evaluation

Search

Supervisor Name Dr. Felix Kamuche

Successful candidates should have a successful research portfolio in finance and be prepared to engage with diverse students across a liberal arts curriculum. Morehouse College has a reduced 2/2 teaching load for endowed chairs. Candidates should be able to teach in multiple areas which may include one or more of the following: General Finance, Investments, Asset Management, Real Estate/Real Estate Finance, Financial Institutions, or Social Impact Investing.

The candidate selected for the Endowed Chair in Finance must be willing to examine how factors such as financial transactions and investments, accounting practices, management principles, marketing strategies, macro- or micro-economic forces, or entrepreneurial actions can impact the context shaping health disparities or community well-being.

The position responsibilities will include 1) effective teaching in the classroom, 2) ensuring concentration goals and curricula align with divisional mission and goals, and industry needs, 3) participating in outreach activities with students, external stakeholders, finance, real estate, investment banking professionals and colleagues across the college, 4) assisting with AACSB and SACSCOC accreditation and program assessment in the finance concentration, 5) maintaining a successful record of scholarship and research, 6) involvement in Project ACCLAIM (an UNCF SMIF ) and/or the Morehouse Real Estate Institute, and 7) assisting in advising student organizations.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Number

Posting Number F229P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/05/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Required 2 Recommendation Letters
• Statement of scholarship and teaching interests