Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Endowed and Assoc/Full Professor of Banking and Finance

Company: UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Endowed and Assoc/Full Professor of Banking and FinanceLocation: University, MS, US, 38677Department: Finance (10147540)Employee Designation: Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)The Department of Finance in the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for the Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Endowed Chair at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to start in August, 2025, or possibly January, 2026.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in banking (finance) and to perform duties assigned by the Dean of the School of Business Administration and Chair of the Department of Finance. The normal teaching load for a research-active faculty member in the Banking Chair position is 2/1 (9 total credit hours for the Spring and Fall semesters) with the option to teach summer courses for additional pay subject to course and funding availability. A strong record of quality research and teaching is required for tenure. This Chair has a strong service requirement that includes Director of the Mississippi School of Banking (a school for banking professionals), interaction with the Mississippi Bankers Association, managing a Banking Symposium that is industry outreach with typically 200+ attendees, and other duties that highlight the industry in Mississippi, the region, and the country.Appointment: 9 MonthMinimum QualificationsTo be considered, applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in finance from an AACSB accredited or well-regarded business program. Candidates must have demonstrated research and teaching interests in banking (finance). Candidates should possess a proven track record of original research and/or publication in top banking and finance journals, and must provide evidence of a strong commitment to scholarship, effective teaching, and service. No candidate will be considered who does not meet the departmental AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics (SA).Interview RequirementsAny candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.Application ProceduresScreening of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is achieved. Apply online (only) at . Applications cannot be accepted in any other format. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and evidence of effective teaching. At least three references will be required from candidates invited to campus.For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Robert Van Ness, 329 Holman Hall, School of Business Administration, PO Box 1848, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848 (rvanness@bus.olemiss.edu).About the University of MS & Oxford, MSFounded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Great College to Work For," is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the "Top 10 Best College Towns." With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions.The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.EEO StatementThe University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
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