Frank R DayMississippi Bankers Association Endowed and AssocFull Professor of Banking and Finance 10927
Frank R DayMississippi Bankers Association Endowed and AssocFull Professor of Banking and Finance 10927
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Position Description
The Department of Finance in the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for the Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Endowed Chair at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to start in August 2025 or possibly January 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in banking (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 researchactive faculty member in the Banking Chair position is 2/1 9 total credit hours for the Spring and Fall semesters) 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. This Chair has a strong service requirement that includes Director of the Mississippi School of Banking (a school for banking professionals) interaction with the Mississippi Bankers Association managing a Banking Symposium that is industry outreach with typically 200 attendees and other duties that highlight the industry in Mississippi the region and the country.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in finance from an AACSB accredited or wellregarded business program. Candidates must have demonstrated research and teaching interests in banking (finance). Candidates should possess a proven track record of original research and/or publication in top banking and finance journals and must provide evidence of a strong commitment to scholarship effective teaching and service. No candidate will be considered who does not meet the departmental AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics (SA).
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
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 . 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.
About the University of MS & Oxford MS
Founded in 1848 the University of Mississippi (UM) affectionately known to alumni students and friends as Ole Miss is Mississippis flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification it has a long history of producing leaders in public service academics and business. The University of Mississippi consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For is located in Oxford MS which is ranked one of the Top 10 Best College Towns. With more than 24000 students UM is the states largest university and is ranked among the nations fastestgrowing institutions. The University of Mississippi which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2900 employees has consistently been named one of Mississippis Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the Cultural Mecca of the South creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxfords rich history small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a onehour drive south of Memphis TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times Southern Living Cond Nast Traveler and GQ. Among other cultural activities annual events include the Oxford Film Festival a thriving local music scene and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town filled with unique shops and galleries eclectic restaurants and clubs historic landmarks and comfortable inns.
Background Check Statement
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