Associate Professor

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.
At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.
Here is what we offer:
Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
Work-Life Balance:
PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness:
Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development:
Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks:
Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Join Howard University and thrive with us

Howard University is a private research university comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington, DC blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre and is two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy.
The Howard University School of Business is AACSB-accredited and has been a model for higher education since 1970. With dynamic academic departments, ground-breaking centers of excellence, esteemed faculty, award-winning programs, and over 12,000 alumni across the globe, the Howard University School of Business continues to be ranked among the top business programs in the nation. Students and faculty choose the Howard University School of Business because it provides in-depth classroom instruction, real-world experience, expert speakers from various backgrounds, access to global industry leaders, and a commitment to research and publication. The graduate, undergraduate, and accounting programs of the School of Business are fully accredited by AACSB-International. The unique additional accounting accreditation for the department of accounting is also highly regarded. It has resulted in Howard University being one of the four HBCUs that are on the national recruiting list for many of the major accounting firms and Fortune 500 organizations.
POSITIONS SUMMARY
The Howard University School of Business invites applications for the following positions:
Tenure Track Positions in Finance
Applicants for the tenure track positions should have completed their doctoral degree from an AACSB-accredited institution by Fall 2025 prior to joining the faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advising and mentoring students, and driving an innovative curriculum. In addition, this candidate will have a strong academic background and a demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality journals in their respective fields. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified as Scholarly Academic based on faculty qualification standards/AACSB accreditation standards and who have discipline-related work experience.
The Department of Finance and International Business welcomes applications from all qualified candidates but is particularly interested in applicants who have demonstrated interest in researching and teaching in various areas of finance and real estate.
For Tenure-Track Positions, applicants should have core competencies in research productivity, teaching, and service. The candidate shall have appropriate teaching experience at the college level. They should also demonstrate ability to conduct research through the publication of books, monographs, journal articles, or other scholarly work. Additional expectations include:
Completion of a Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited business school with a record of scholarly and professional achievement in the areas of finance. The applicant must have an earned doctorate before the start date.
Ability to undertake quality research leading to publications in recognized academic journals, collaborate on research projects, and attract external research grants.
Demonstrated excellence and innovation in quality teaching.
Service including faculty committees, and student advising, among others.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The positions will be available for Fall 2025. Interested candidates should submit to
businessdean@howard.edu , preferably by March 10, 2025 a single PDF file containing:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Two-page statement of research and teaching
Summary of recent teaching evaluations
A list of three references.
EEO STATEMENT
Howard University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information please visit .
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