Assistant Professor of Finance/Financial Planning

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Finance/Financial Planning

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Business

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Finance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month tenure track, Assistant Professor of Finance, starting in Fall 2027. This position will require a doctoral degree in Financial Planning or Finance from an AACSB-accredited institution. The Department seeks candidates whose academic preparation and teaching interests complement its programs in financial planning education, including preparation for the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) examination.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach primarily undergraduate and/or graduate courses that support the financial planning curriculum and prepare students for the CFP® certification examination. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in areas such as principles of financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning, insurance and risk management, investment planning, employee benefits, and financial planning capstone. The faculty member should also be prepared to teach other finance courses as needed by the department, including but not limited to corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, personal finance, and related areas.

The successful candidate must be able to teach effectively in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, hyflex, and other formats as assigned by the department. The candidate will also be expected to maintain an active research agenda, contribute to the scholarly mission of the department and the college, advise and mentor students, participate in curriculum development, and provide service to the department, the college, the university, the profession, and the community.

Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB International, the TAMU-CC College of Business serves a varied student body on the Corpus Christi Island Campus, the RELLIS Campus (Brazos Valley), and online.  The College's values of excellence, integrity, leadership, and sustainability create an attractive environment for faculty from various backgrounds.  Please visit https://www.tamucc.edu/business/ for more information about the College and the University. 

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Financial Planning or Finance from an AACSB-accredited institution. Advanced ABD candidates will be considered; the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

• Must have earned the CFP designation or completed all educational requirements necessary to sit for the CFP® exam, which must be passed within 2 years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching courses aligned with CFP® Board educational requirements

• Relevant finance certifications  

• Professional and industry experience in finance-related fields.

• Experience teaching online/hyflex courses

• Experience teaching graduate courses

• Engagement with student activities

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application that clearly demonstrates the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the position.

• A current curriculum vitae

• A statement of research philosophy

• A statement of teaching philosophy

• Evidence of CFP® certification or transcripts documenting completion of the coursework required by the CFP Board to sit for the CFP® examination

• Three professional references, including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses

• Unofficial copies of transcripts of graduate coursework

•  At least one Official Copy of student evaluations of teaching from within the last 3 years. 

Application deadline: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

Position start date: Fall 2027

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Bland, Professor of Finance and Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.