Job Summary

Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration seeks qualified applicants for a tenure track position in finance beginning August 1, 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration programs are accredited by the AACSB, placing the College among the top 5% of business colleges worldwide. The faculty at the Department of Economics and Finance cultivates a learning environment that emphasizes experiential learning, fosters critical thinking, and equips students with the creative and analytical abilities necessary for career success. Hence, our primary emphasis lies in recruiting faculty members who uphold this exceptional level of excellence in teaching and whose research is characterized by novelty and applicability.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Review of completed applications will begin November 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information on the position, contact Dr. Ellis Heath, Department Head, via email at [email protected] .

Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B) , VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

Responsibilities

Department Summary

The responsibilities of the position support the mission and goals of Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Department of Economics and Finance including:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Summer teaching may be available. Teaching assignments will be based on departmental needs and SACSCOC/AACSB Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
• Engaging in quality scholarly activities consistent with AACSB accreditation.
• Actively participating in various departmental, college, and university activities, including participating in student org activities.

Typical Allocation of Duties :

Teaching and scholarship - 80%
Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the employee's academic discipline.

Service - 20%
Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications

• A terminal/doctorate degree from an AACSB-accredited university in finance is required by the position start date. Applicants must have, at a minimum, defended their dissertation proposal.
• Qualify as a Scholarly Academic by AACSB standards by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and services, as well as scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting.
• Experience teaching online/hybrid courses and face-to-face courses.
• Experience in teaching finance courses, data analytics courses, etc.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask c andidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
  • USG Ethics Policy
  • Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Motor Vehicle Policy
  • Workers Compensation (new hires)
  • Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
  • Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving