School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management
Position Description
Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance (Tenure Track)
Appointment: Nine-Month, Tenure Track
Start Date: Fall 2026
Salary: $90,000 – $120,000
ABOUT UMES
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), the state’s historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, is committed to providing high-quality instruction, research, and service. A proud member of the University System of Maryland, UMES offers a rich, student-centered learning environment and is dedicated to preparing students for leadership and service. The University is in Princess Anne, nestled in the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a scenic drive from Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, VA and Philadelphia, PA. The Department of Business, Management and Accounting is accredited by AACSB in business, a distinction held by only 6% of institutions worldwide.
POSITION SUMMARY
UMES invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department dedicated to excellence in teaching, impactful scholarship, transformational student mentorship, and community engagement. This position is a full-time on campus role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching/Student Support
- Teach undergraduate courses as required, within the finance curriculum (e.g., Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial education courses, Analytics/Strategy, Financial Markets & Institutions, International Finance, Financial Management, and related areas, including supporting and prerequisite courses) consistent with the UMES mission to students with different backgrounds, including first generation college students and non-traditional learners.
- Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
- Advise, tutor, and mentor students to promote academic progress, secure internships, and provide career development.
- Contribute and participate in curriculum development/improvement, program accreditation, and assurance-of-learning activities.
Research
- Conduct and publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed academic journals consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualifications and university tenure/tenure track requirements.
- Present research at professional conferences and participate in collaborative scholarly initiatives.
- Associate-level applicants must demonstrate an established record of high-impact research and disciplinary visibility.
Service
- Actively participate in departmental, school, and university committees.
- Provide service to the academic profession and engage in community and industry outreach aligned with the mission of a land-grant institution.
- Actively contribute to and participate in the departmental recruitment, retention and student engagement activities in alignment with the department’s accreditation standards and the university’s HBCU mission of service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Ph.D. in Finance or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
- Evidence of strong research potential or productivity.
- Demonstrated potential for or record of effective teaching and oral communication skills
Preferred:
- Ability to teach finance, including supporting and prerequisite courses, in various instructional formats.
- Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with students as evidenced by strong teaching evaluations or recognized teaching excellence.
- Active scholarly pipeline as evidenced by manuscripts under review or accepted.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Candidates with corporate or additional non-academic financial industry experience.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CFP) or relevant industry experience.
- Experience mentoring students or supporting experiential learning.
- For Associate rank: demonstrated potential to pursue or secure external research funding.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and presentations
- Statements of Teaching Philosophy and Scope of Research
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Three Professional References
Apply online at: https://umes.peopleadmin.com/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UMES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment
