VP Area: Business School
Department: Business School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefit Eligibility: Yes
The Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position beginning in August 2026. Rank will depend upon qualifications of the finalist.
The Meinders School of Business is an AACSB accredited school and is in search of individuals who can provide academic leadership in building the finance area. All faculty members participate in the school’s assessment program as well as student recruiting and retention efforts for both the school and the university. Scholarly activities and research commensurate with other duties are essential to success.
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Finance or be ABD (All But Dissertation) with evidence of a well-developed research agenda in their area of specialization.
The ability to teach a range of finance courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is required. Professional work experience in finance or related fields outside of academia is preferred.
Additional qualifications – such as business or management experience, consulting, online teaching experience, or professional certifications – are also desirable.
Effective teaching, scholarship and service are required for promotion and tenure. Additional requirements are established by each school or college.
About Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
The faculty of OCU are afforded a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to fit the needs of you and your family. Benefits offered include: health (medical, dental and vision) insurance, flexible spending accounts, university paid life insurance, university paid long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU.
Procedure for Submitting Applications
Submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and a list of professional references
Review of applications will begin in September and will continue until the position is filled.
Members of the search committee will be attending the Financial Management Association Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada in October and will be available to interested applicants for informational exchanges.
Contact for Additional Questions
Search Chair: Dr. James Ma, Professor of Finance and Burwell Endowed Chair in Finance, Meinders School of Business, jma@okcu.edu
Diversity Advocate: Robin Walker, Associate Professor of Accounting, Chair of Accounting and Finance, Meinders School of Business, rlwalker1@okcu.edu
Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity.