Assistant Professor of Finance

Overview

Samford University’s Brock School of Business invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for an Assistant Professor of Finance faculty position within the Economics, Finance & Quantitative Analysis Department. This tenure‑track, nine‑month appointment begins August 17, 2026.

Brock School of Business is located in a 75,000‑square‑foot Cooney Hall on a state‑of‑the‑art campus that provides excellent space for faculty to interact with students, colleagues and the regional business community. The School is accredited by AACSB International and hosts 1,285 students in undergraduate, M.Acc. and M.B.A. programs. University rankings include #3 in the nation for career preparation and #8 for student learning opportunities (Wall Street Journal, 2026). Samford, founded in 1841 and enrolling 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries, offers undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with nationally recognized graduate and professional schools.

For more information, visit samford.edu/business .

Responsibilities

Applicants must exhibit strong teaching skills and be committed to maintaining an ongoing research effort. Normal teaching load is 3 courses per semester, with research expectations reasonable and commensurate with that load. Summer teaching and competitive research grants are also available. A commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students, and colleagues is expected.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates hold an earned doctorate from an AACSB‑accredited institution in Finance, and preferably have teaching experience or interests in a variety of finance courses. ABDs near completion will be considered. Preference is given to candidates with demonstrated skills, abilities, or experience in teaching. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be provided.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately with preference for submissions received by October 31, 2025. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2026.

Application materials include:

• Cover letter outlining teaching and professional interests and expertise
• Curriculum vitae
• Application for faculty position (downloadable from )
• Faculty applicant Christian Mission Statement (downloadable from )
• A list of three professional references with contact information

All materials must be submitted in PDF format to with the subject line “Assistant Professor of Finance”.

Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check.