Assistant​/Associate Professor of Finance

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** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:  POSITION SUMMARY  The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (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.

Start Date:

Fall 2026    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.
Salary: $90,000 – $120,000    Benefits:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees    and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits    Division.  
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision    coverage   
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an    Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement    Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state    match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life    Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).

• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM    policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland    institutions.  
• Leave benefits include paid sick leave (15 days), collegial (3 days per year),    and paid holidays.  
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of    Maryland wellness programs.
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…