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Job Code: 09-06: Assistant/Associate Professor, Finance; Department: College of Business
Published on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
General Description
The College of Business at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position available at the Assistant/Associate Professor level effective fall 2009.  Normal teaching load is 9 hours per semester for faculty actively engaged in research. Areas of teaching include investment, international finance, and speculative markets, besides principles of finance. The College has evening/weekend graduate and undergraduate programs and the successful candidate should be willing to teach courses in th evening/weekend. Publication in refereed journals is supported and required for tenure and promotion.
 
The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International. It offers two graduate programs (MBA and MS in accounting) and a BBA program with five majors and eight minors. With over 1,000 students and about 40 faculty, the College offers quality business education to its clientele.
 
Established in 1876 as a land-grant institution, Prairie View A&M University is a member of the Texas A&M University System. It is located on 1,400 acre of prairie land about 20 miles away from northwest Houston on US 290 going to Austin. Ethnically diverse northwest Houston features excellent residential neighborhoods and award-winning public schools, quality shopping and healthcare facilities. Unlike many major metropolitan cities, Houston offers a buyer’s market for real estate. For more information on the university, visit http://www.pvamu.edu.
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications 
Education
For associate professor level, terminal degree in finance or a closely related area from an AACSB-accredited university, a record of quality publications, and experience in teaching and service are required. For assistant professor level, terminal degree in finance (or a closely related area) from an AACSB-accredited university and some publications would be preferred but doctoral students who are ABDs will also be considered.  
Experience
Experience in teaching and service are required.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching, research and service.
Application Procedure

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume (with references) by e-mail (or regular mail) as well as copies of transcripts and sample teaching evaluation, if available, by regular mail to the following address. Review of applicants will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Dr. M. Moosa Khan, Chair
Search Committee - Finance
College of Business
P.O. Box 519, MS 2310
 Prairie View, TX 77446
Ph: 936-261-9275, Fax: 936-261-9273
Special Instructions to Applicants

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university.

If the educational transcript is from a foreign institution, a professional agency evaluation from the approved agency list is required to verify United States' educational equivalence. Acceptable international evaluation services include:

Application Deadline
 Position will remain open until filled