SMU’s Cox School of Business invites applications for non-tenure track full-time positions (53824, 50859) in the Finance Department. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive applicants should have a Ph.D. in Finance (or a related field such as Economics and Accounting) , an established record of high-quality teaching, and demonstrated contributions to the field or industry. Faculty will be expected to teach 24 credit hours per year, participate in university service and to deliver high-quality instruction in courses across the School’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, which include online teaching. The position will begin in Fall 2026.
The Cox School is a nationally ranked business school located in Dallas, Texas, a premier business center in the U.S. The School offers a collegial working environment, attractive compensation and benefits, generous faculty support and outstanding facilities. The School has just completed a $140 MM expansion and renovation project to create the Miller Quad, the new home of most of the faculty and staff, as well as many of the School’s programs. The Finance Department has well-respected research faculty, who actively publish in top academic journals, participate in national and international conferences, collaborate with scholars across the globe, and inform policy debates on topics such as market design and corporate governance. The department has excellent relations with the corporate and business community and an advisory board of senior executives of leading companies, providing a unique and exciting environment for both teaching and research.
SMU is a private university dedicated to academic excellence. Located in Dallas, SMU maintains a moderate size of about 12,000 students. SMU is designated as a preferred employer offering in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, one of the most prolific high-tech industrial and business centers in the country. The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a multi-faceted business community, offering exceptional museums, diverse cultural attractions and one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant economies in the USA. Dallas’ quality of life is exceptional with a relatively low cost of living, upscale apartments and homes within walking distance of campus, the opportunity to live in the city or out in the country with a relatively short commute, and the availability of both mass transit systems and plentiful on-campus parking.
Minimum qualifications Graduate degrees in Finance or a related field such as Economics and Accounting; three-year experience teaching finance courses at a university level, preferably at a business school.
Preferred qualifications Ph.D. in Finance or Economics; established record of high-quality teaching at a university level; in-person and online teaching experience; demonstrated contributions to the field or industry.
Application Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, examples of written work, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2025, although the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The Finance faculty will conduct initial interviews through Zoom
Hiring is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
