Job Description
Assistant Professor - Alvarez College of Business, Finance
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12303
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio Alvarez College of Business Finance Department invites applications for the Assistant Professor position.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more about UTSA online, on UTSA Today, or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
College
The Alvarez College of Business is UTSA's second-largest college and is home to more than 7,900 undergraduate and graduate students in 29-degree programs, supported by 205 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff. Each of the ACOB's seven departments brings unique value for advancing its mission—these include the Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Cybersecurity, Management, Management Science & Statistics, and Marketing. The College is one of the 40 largest business schools in the nation and offers a comprehensive curriculum at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels that expands the boundaries of traditional business education. UTSA was named the #1 ranked cyber security program in the country according to a national survey of certified information technology security professionals conducted by the Ponemon Institute. Nationally ranked and recognized, the Alvarez College of Business was named one of the Top 5 undergraduate business programs in Texas by Bloomberg Businessweek. At the graduate level, the college was ranked the No. 10 graduate business school in the nation for Hispanics by Hispanic Business. Faculty scholarship is well regarded and ranked in the top 100 in the UT Dallas Research rankings.
The ACOB is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. For more information about the Alvarez College of Business, please visit https://business.utsa.edu/.
Department
The department has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty members. Faculty members are actively engaged in research and support the existing doctoral, master, and undergraduate programs within the college. Untenured, tenure-track faculty teach three courses per year.
Position Summary
The Department of Finance at the Alvarez College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is accepting applications for a faculty position as an Assistant Professor.
It is expected this position will support offering new opportunities to Finance students. The ideal candidate will have a record that demonstrates excellent teaching experience in Finance and general finance classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: (1) Ph.D. in Finance or related field (2) Strong evidence of scholarly research, i.e., a portfolio of research papers that are published or with evidence of potential for publication in top-tier finance journals.
Preferred Qualifications: (1) Research in Financial Technology and Data Analytics and related fields (2) Ability to teach and develop Fintech courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (3) One or more years of experience after completion of PhD.
Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval.
Salary
Salary and the supporting start-up package are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. UTSA offers an attractive package of benefits, including medical and dental coverage plus a choice of participation in the Teacher Retirement System or an Optional Retirement System.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their full application package via the UTSA employment site located at https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment/. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure the fullest consideration applicants should submit materials no later than October 1, 2024. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.
Candidates must submit:
- CV with at least three references indicated
- Cover letter that describes interest in position and fit between teaching and research experience and the position.
- A current research paper.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
The full recruitment announcement, including application requirements, can be found at: https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment/.
Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr. Zijun Wang, Faculty Search Committee Chairperson, at zijun.wang@utsa.edu.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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