Description
The Dukes School of Finance at Abilene Christian University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track or tenured, open-rank finance faculty member to join the university by Fall 2026.
Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Churches of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.
Faculty members will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance for students in residential (Abilene) and online programs. Faculty are expected to maintain a program of intellectual contributions in the form of peer-reviewed academic presentations and publications. Faculty will also mentor students and accept departmental, college, and university service assignments.
The Dukes School of Finance at ACU employs four full-time faculty members and a dedicated staff member. We offer a residential undergraduate major in Finance and partner with ACU Dallas to deliver online courses in the undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Dukes School of Finance was created in 2023 through a transformative $29 million gift from the estate of Dr. Bill and Janie Dukes, allowing us to significantly grow our finance faculty and enrich both our curricular and co-curricular offerings. Our finance program features distinctive experiential learning opportunities, including our student-managed investment fund (STAR) that has grown to nearly $4 million in value, and 12 Bloomberg terminals available for student use. Faculty regularly lead immersive trips such as "Dukes Around the World" and our popular Fall Break program in New York City.
ACU’s College of Business Administration educates business and technology professionals for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. With AACSB and ABET secondary accreditation, the college offers eight undergraduate majors and a Master of Accountancy on the Abilene campus and partners with ACU Dallas to deliver two undergraduate and two graduate online programs. The college includes four academic units (Accounting Department; Dukes School of Finance; Management Sciences Department; School of Information Technology and Computing) and two centers (Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy; Lytle Center for Faith and Leadership).
Requirements
All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. Candidates who are active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in finance or a closely-related field, completed by the start of the appointment. A strong record of research experience, combined with a commitment to ongoing professional development, is expected. In addition, excellent university teaching experience or the demonstration of strong promise in teaching ability is required.
To Apply
Initial interviews for selected applicants may be held virtually or at the 2025 FMA Annual Meeting in Vancouver, BC.
Candidates desiring an initial interview who may not have time to complete the full application may provide basic information on this form.
Alternatively, click "Apply Now" at this site in order to complete a full application: acucareers.acu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493397/open-rank-professor-of-finance
As part of the application process, applicants need to provide the following:
- Statement about one’s personal spiritual journey
- Letter of recommendation from a church leader
- Statement of reflection/response to a document about the identity, mission, and future of Abilene Christian University
About ACU
Abilene Christian University, a national leader in Christian higher education, is a large, globally diverse university attracting more than 6,700 students to campuses in Abilene and Dallas, Texas. ACU combines quality academics, having recently achieved Research 2 (R2) status, and a serious focus on Christ – in daily Chapel, in student-led devotionals and in the classroom. Exceptional Christian faculty challenge students to make a real difference in the world. Located in Abilene, Texas, our vibrant, 272-acre main campus is filled with broad green spaces, intriguing public art, and world-class athletic and academic facilities. Abilene is a community of 130,000 about 2 hours west of Fort Worth.
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
Questions regarding the position or the application process should be directed to Dr. Kyle Tippens. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.
