About the role
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor of Finance
46685BR
Area of Finance
Position Description
The Area of Finance in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor / Associate Professor of Finance to begin Fall 2027. Candidates with an especially strong research record evidenced by publications in top-tier academic journals may be considered for an endowed professorship or chair.
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About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the College
The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited and houses the School of Accounting that holds separate AACSB accreditation. The college offers the BBA degree with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several formats of the MBA program are offered in fulltime, weekend, and online modalities in Lubbock, the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, and San Antonio. The College offers MS degrees in accounting, data science, finance, and marketing research and analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. With a faculty of over 140 and a staff that exceeds 80, the college enrolls almost 7,000 undergraduate and more than 1,000 graduate students.
About the Department/School/Area
The Finance Area is one of six academic units, serving approximately 1,700 undergraduate majors. It encompasses the Excellence in Banking Program, offering a certificate in Commercial Banking; the Texas Tech Real Estate Center and Real Estate Program, which provide a certificate in Commercial Real Estate; and additional certificates in Investment Management and Corporate Risk Management & Insurance. With 23 full-time faculty members, the department is dedicated to teaching excellence and advancing high-quality academic research within a collaborative environment. The Finance Area provides outstanding support for faculty research, teaching, and student engagement.
Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
As a faculty member in the Area of Finance, you will be expected to:
- Play an active role in enhancing the research environment within the Finance Area.
- Maintain a strong record of publishing in top-tier finance journals.
- Contribute to the growth of the PhD program by teaching doctoral seminars and supervising dissertations.
- Teach courses at the undergraduate, master's, and/or PhD levels as required.
Organization
Texas Tech University
Faculty Qualifications
- PhD in Finance or a closely related field.
- Proven track record of publishing in top-tier finance journals.
- Experience teaching at the undergraduate, master's, or doctoral levels.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Successful mentorship and placement of former PhD students.
- Teaching experience at the doctoral level.
- Research focus aligned with banking, real estate, or investment fields.
- Proven record of service to the academic community.
- Relevant industry work experience.
Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- List of references
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
Assistant Professor
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Grade
800
Applications must be received by
11/30/2026
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor of Finance | Texas Tech University
How to apply
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