Assistant Professor of Finance

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Individuals occupying this position are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses and engage in high-quality academic research.

ASSIGNMENT: This announcement is for a tenure-track position in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor. Individuals occupying this position are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses and engage in high-quality academic research.

POSITION STATUS: While subject to final budgetary approval, this a tenure track position has effective start date of September 1, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D./DBA or ABD finance from an AACSB accredited school is preferred. Degrees from other areas may be considered if candidates have substantial coursework in discipline. Previous teaching and industry experience are also highly desirable.

LOCALE: Louisiana Tech University is a medium-sized university (approximately 12,039 students) that is nested in a pleasant community offering excellent family living conditions. Ruston, Louisiana, has high-quality schools and medical facilities and is located on Interstate 20 (30 miles west of Monroe and 65 miles east of Shreveport).

APPLICATION: Interested and qualified persons are encouraged to submit a fully detailed resume containing education, teaching experience, and publications. The resume will suffice for initial screening, but candidates can also upload other support materials if desired. The review process will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions, Please Contact:

Dr. Otis W. Gilley, PhD

Economics and Finance Department Head/Professor

Department of Economics and Finance, College of Business

Phone (318) 257-4140

Email: gilley@latech.edu

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This Position Will Remain Open Until Filled.

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note To Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.