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Professor of Practice - All Ranks - Finance
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Position Number: 5830371
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business - Finance

Professor of Practice - All Ranks - 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, Professor of Practice (all ranks) to begin Fall 2025. This position will support our newly established certificate in Investment Management and will also carry the title of Director of the Investment Management program.

Position Description
The Area of Finance in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Professor of Practice (all ranks) to begin Fall 2025. This position will support our newly established certificate in Investment Management and will also carry the title of Director of the Investment Management program.

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:

Lead the development and expansion of the newly6 established Investment Management Program.
Mentor and actively engage with students pursuing the Investment Management Certificate.
Teach Finance courses at the undergraduate and master's levels.
Supervise and guide the Student-Managed Investment Fund.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Finance or substantial industry experience in investment management.
Academic research program or industry engagement sufficient to meet and maintain AACSB qualification standards.
Dedication to excellence in teaching in both in-person and online environments.

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

Significant industry experience in investment management.
Strong commitment to student engagement and mentorship.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for cultivating and sustaining industry relationships.
Established track record of excellence in teaching.
CFA Charterholder.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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