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Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of Practice in Finance

Position Number: 6663982
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business - Finance

Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of Practice in Finance

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Position DescriptionThe Area of Finance in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice/Associate Professor of Practice/Professor of Practice to begin Fall 2026.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Area of Finance in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice/Associate Professor of Practice/Professor of Practice to begin Fall 2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Area of Finance, you will be expected to:

Teach finance courses at the undergraduate and master's levels. We have an expected need for teaching financial modelling at the undergraduate level.
Contribute to the research or industry engagement initiatives of the Area of Finance.
Mentor and actively engage with students pursuing finance certificate programs.
Support student engagement activities within the Area of Finance.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Finance (or closely related field) obtained by first day of employment.
Academic research program to meet and maintain AACSB qualification standards.
Dedication to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Demonstrated ability to teach financial modelling.
Interest in using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve problems in finance.
Strong commitment to student engagement and mentorship.
Established track record of excellence in teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Laura Cardella, Search Committee Chair at laura.cardella@ttu.edu.

The deadline to apply is November 18, 2025.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.