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The Department of Finance in the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, Professor level to start in August, 2023.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in real estate (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 is 2/2 (6 credit hours each semester, Fall and Spring) 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.
Required Qualifications: To be considered, applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in finance (or hold ABD status with expected degree completion prior to August, 2023) from an AACSB accredited or well-regarded business program. Candidates must have demonstrated research and teaching interests in real estate (finance). Candidates should possess a proven track record of original research and/or publication in quality real estate (finance) journals, and must provide evidence of a strong commitment to scholarship, effective teaching, and service. Candidates interested in the Endowed Professor of Real Estate should have publications in top real estate (finance) journals. No candidate will be considered who does not meet the departmental AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics (SA).
Application Procedure: Screening of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is achieved. Apply online (only) at https://careers.olemiss.edu. 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).
Appointment (9 Month)
Assignment Type (Tenure Track)
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