Endowed Professor (Wealth Management)

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prairie View A&M University seeks an Endowed Professor in Wealth Management to lead the Wealth Management Institute, driving strategic growth and interdisciplinary collaboration across business, engineering and related units.

The role emphasizes securing external funding, building partnerships with financial institutions, and mentoring a diverse team of researchers and educators to advance financial well‑being and access. Senior leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement in wealth management or related areas.
• Experience leading large research initiatives or demonstration projects.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Wealth Management Institute across multiple units.
• Secure external funding and establish partnerships with financial institutions and industry players.
• Mentor faculty affiliates, staff, and graduate students involved in financial well‑being research.
• Design and evaluate programs to improve student financial well‑being and reduce debt.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

External funding & partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Mentoring

Formation

Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance/Economics/Business

Description du poste

## Endowed Professor (Wealth Management)Apply: Prairie View, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-097158**Job Title**Endowed Professor (Wealth Management)**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**College of Business**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Faculty**Job Description*****Important Immigration information:****A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.**In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.****\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_******The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.***The Endowed Professor will provide visionary leadership for the Wealth Management Institute, serving as the chief academic and strategic leader responsible for advancing interdisciplinary education, research, innovation, industry partnerships, and community impact in wealth management, financial access, and financial technology.**Responsibilities:*** Strategic Vision & Institute Leadership: Serve as the visionary and academic leader of the Wealth Management Institute, developing and implementing its strategic vision and long-term growth plan to establish it as a nationally recognized center and model of excellence in wealth management and ethical financial technology, including leading interdisciplinary collaborations across the College of Business, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, and other related units.* External Funding & Strategic Partnerships: Secure and sustain external funding through grants, philanthropic support, and corporate partnerships to scale the institute's efforts, while establishing and maintaining partnerships with financial institutions, fintech and technology firms, community organizations, philanthropic organizations, agencies, policymakers, and HBCUs, including the development of workforce pathways.* Personnel Leadership and Mentoring: Manage and mentor institute/college personnel, including faculty affiliates, postdoctoral researchers, staff, financial coaches, and graduate assistants, building an interdisciplinary team engaged in financial well-being research and programming. These efforts include related research, teaching, advisory board activity, and technology integration.* Student Financial Well-Being Programs: Design, implement, and evaluate innovative financial well-being programs tailored to HBCU students, with measurable goals of reducing student loan debt, increasing financial wellness, and advancing student-centered wealth creation.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Required Education and Experience:*** Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business, or a closely related field.* Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement in financial well-being, economic mobility, financial access, or a related area.* Experience leading or contributing to large-scale research initiatives or demonstration projects.**Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** * Demonstrated commitment to improving financial well-being and economic opportunity for individuals and communities.* Evidence of successful external grant procurement and management.* Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Three to five years of senior leadership experience.* Expertise in institutional and business modeling* Experience working with or within HBCUs.* Established network within financial services, fintech, or community development finance.* Experience translating research into policy or practice.* Familiarity with student success frameworks and higher education financial aid systems.**Job Posting Close Date:*** Open Until Filled**Required Attachments:**Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.* **Resume or Curriculum Vitae*** **Cover Letter****Application Submission Guidelines:**All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above \"Required Attachments\" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [e-mail] should you need assistance with the online application process.**Background Check Requirements:**All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.