The Department of Finance within the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Faculty Position in Finance at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Rank and tenure will be based on experience and record of achievement. The position is scheduled to start in August 2024.

We are seeking candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our current group of finance faculty. It is expected that the individual in this position will foster effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the Oklahoma State University campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency that reflects the Spears School of Business’ commitment to inclusive excellence.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: All areas of finance will be considered, although there is a preference for candidates who can either teach real estate courses and/or a corporate finance Ph.D. seminar. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to add value to the department’s research mission by conducting high-quality research as well as educational programs through excellent teaching. The teaching load can include undergraduate, MSQF (Master of Science in Quantitative Finance), MBA, or Ph.D. level courses. Teaching responsibilities are primarily in Stillwater but may occasionally be at the University’s Tulsa campus.

Candidates must possess an earned doctorate by August 1, 2024. Participation in service activities to the academic and business communities is expected and rewarded. We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent research support, including access to major finance databases and some specialized data sources, up to 40 hours/week of graduate assistant support, and a research active department with a terrific seminar series. A successful candidate will be considered for a 3-course (9-hour) annual teaching load which can be extended based on continued excellent research productivity.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications will be accepted online at https://jobs.okstate.edu. The position number is #req 16822 and is found in the section labeled “Faculty”. Applicants should upload: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) a current working paper, and 5) contact information for three references. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to finance@okstate.edu

We will begin formally reviewing applications in November 2023, and we will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: OSU is a modern land-grant system of interdisciplinary programs that prepares students for success. Through leadership and service, OSU is preparing students for a bright future and building a brighter world for all. As Oklahoma's only university with a statewide presence, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through integrated, high-quality research, teaching, and outreach. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 25,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 240,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.

Stillwater is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Stillwater is known as an academic and cultural center, with students and staff of Oklahoma State University comprising about half of the city's population of around 50,000. Stillwater has been described as “America’s Friendliest College Town,” and has been listed as one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live. Stillwater has a historic downtown, a superb campus, a regional airport with direct flights to/from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), highly rated public schools, and the newly opened McKnight Center for the Performing Arts which brings a variety of world-class performances to Stillwater.

Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings.