Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m
College/Division: Business College
Department: 340350-FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Competitive Salary
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The Finance Department in the College of Business at New Mexico State University is seeking to fill two tenure track positions at the Assistant/Associate rank.
Classification Summary:
Seeking applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Finance at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning August 19, 2025.
Classification Standard Duties:
Responsibilities include research that is publishable in peer-reviewed academic journals in finance, teaching a diverse study body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department, college, and university committees. Responsibilities may also include advising student organization(s), performing professional and community service, and identifying and cultivating relationships in the finance and banking industry.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Finance or Business Administration (Finance) from an AACSB-accredited institution. Applicants who have completed all the requirements of their Ph.D. program and are in their dissertation stage, i.e., ABD (All But Dissertation Stage) may also apply and will be considered. ABD applicants should have a completed Ph.D. in Finance or Business Administration (Finance) by July 31, 2025.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The applicant will serve as an academic and career advisor/mentor for students, including identifying and (possibly) supervising internship opportunities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidate(s) will demonstrate an effective teaching record and scholarly research. Willingness to teach both online and face-to-face is a must. We welcome applications from candidates in all areas of finance. Having a CFA designation (or completed at least one level) is a plus. We need a candidate who can also teach banking and financial markets and institutions for one of the positions.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Hari Sankaran, 575-646-3226, sankaran@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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