Endowed Professor (Wealth Management)

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Job Title Endowed Professor (Wealth Management) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department College of Business Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. ________________________________________________________________________________ The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. The Endowed Professor will provide visionary leadership for the Wealth Management Institute, serving as the chief academic and strategic leader responsible for advancing interdisciplinary education, research, innovation, industry partnerships, and community impact in wealth management, financial access, and financial technology.

Responsibilities: Strategic Vision & Institute Leadership: Serve as the visionary and academic leader of the Wealth Management Institute, developing and implementing its strategic vision and long-term growth plan to establish it as a nationally recognized center and model of excellence in wealth management and ethical financial technology, including leading interdisciplinary collaborations across the College of Business, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, and other related units. External Funding & Strategic Partnerships: Secure and sustain external funding through grants, philanthropic support, and corporate partnerships to scale the institute's efforts, while establishing and maintaining partnerships with financial institutions, fintech and technology firms, community organizations, philanthropic organizations, agencies, policymakers, and HBCUs, including the development of workforce pathways. Personnel Leadership and Mentoring: Manage and mentor institute/college personnel, including faculty affiliates, postdoctoral researchers, staff, financial coaches, and graduate assistants, building an interdisciplinary team engaged in financial well-being research and programming. These efforts include related research, teaching, advisory board activity, and technology integration. Student Financial Well-Being Programs: Design, implement, and evaluate innovative financial well-being programs tailored to HBCU students, with measurable goals of reducing student loan debt, increasing financial wellness, and advancing student-centered wealth creation. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: Terminal degree (Ph. D. or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business, or a closely related field. Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement in financial well-being, economic mobility, financial access, or a related area. Experience leading or contributing to large-scale research initiatives or demonstration projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated commitment to improving financial well-being and economic opportunity for individuals and communities. Evidence of successful external grant procurement and management. Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Three to five years of senior leadership experience. Expertise in institutional and business modeling Experience working with or within HBCUs. Established network within financial services, fintech, or community development finance. Experience translating research into policy or practice. Familiarity with student success frameworks and higher education financial aid systems. Job Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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$100,000 per year

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