Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

The Department of Economics and Finance at Louisiana Tech University is seeking well-qualified candidates for a tenure-track or visiting position in Finance at the rank of assistant or associate professor in the areas of corporate finance, banking, risk, insurance, and financial institutions. A doctorate in finance with a commitment to teaching and excellent professional productivity is required. This position involves teaching undergraduate, masters, and doctoral finance courses. Viable candidates for senior level positions must have an excellent publication record and an active research agenda. Assistant professor candidates must have completed all doctoral degree requirements by the beginning of employment.

LOCALE: Louisiana Tech University is a Tier 1 National Research University committed to quality in teaching, research, creative endeavor, public service, and economic development. Louisiana Tech has taken a leadership role in stimulating a technology-driven economy for North Louisiana.

Through market-responsive academic programs, impactful scholarship, and a student-focused culture, Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business graduates business and academic leaders who are innovative, entrepreneurially minded, and analytically and technologically skilled for a globally competitive marketplace. Building on a vibrant community of life-long learners, our graduates are prepared to positively impact business and society.

Accredited by AACSB International, the College of Business serves approximately 1,500 students across eight undergraduate degree programs in addition to the master of business administration, master of accountancy, and doctor of business administration.

Located in Ruston, Louisiana, Louisiana Tech is part of growing community offering excellent family living conditions, quality schools, and medical facilities.  Ruston is on I-20, 30 miles west of Monroe and 65 miles east of Shreveport.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Louisiana Tech is an equal opportunity university; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.