Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance - School of Management

Description

The University of Michigan‐Flint seeks highly qualified applicants for a tenure‐track position in Finance, beginning Fall 2025.  A commitment to, and evidence of teaching excellence is expected, with experience and interest in teaching flexible online and in-person hybrid courses is preferred. Preference may be given to innovative teacher scholars who can teach broad range of finance specializations such as Advanced Corporate Finance Applications, Financial Strategy, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management; as well as research and/or teaching interest in topics reflecting recent developments in financial sector such as FinTech.

Teach courses at postsecondary level and conduct research in Finance.  Advise students.  Perform service to the university.  Candidates with experience and interest in teaching flexible online and in-person hybrid courses are strongly preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance department committed to excellence in research, teaching, and industry engagement.

 

UM-Flint is an excellent institution for candidates looking for a balance between teaching and research, with a three course per term teaching load and generous support for research.  Faculty in the department are research active, targeting and publishing in well-regarded peer-reviewed journals.  Salary will be competitive with other AACSB Accredited institutions and we offer guaranteed summer research support for two years for incoming faculty as well as a generous research/travel budget.

Our academic programs enjoy a substantial reputation for quality, including being named the in the top 60 online BBA programs in the country and a Tier One MBA program ranking by CEO Magazine. Please see https://www.umflint.edu/som/rankings-recognitions/ for more information. The city of Flint is re-inventing itself to become a cosmopolitan campus town.  Please visit https://www.umflint.edu/explore-flint to learn more about the city.

Class sizes at UM-Flint are small, typically consisting of 15-45 students. Additionally, as part of the University of Michigan system, UM-Flint offers excellent health care and retirement benefits. Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/som/ to learn more about the School.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess a relevant earned doctorate from an AACSB or similarly accredited institution by the start date (ABDs who indicate a high potential for completion prior to start date will be considered), with evidence of teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate (required) and graduate (desired) levels.  Teaching experience (may be gained as part of PhD).  Applicants for Associate Professor position must have publication or presentation record.  Evidence of potential significant scholarship in refereed journals is expected for those seeking appointment to Assistant Professor.

Application Instructions

How to Apply

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio.  Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest stating candidate experience and qualifications for the position, their fit for our school and why they are interested in our position, a curriculum vitae, two research samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for at least three references.  Applicants must upload their application materials to:  http://apply.interfolio.com/161605 in order to be considered for the position. 

The University of Michigan is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse work culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by February 8, 2025.  While screening of applications will begin January 20th, all applications received by February 8, 2025 will receive full consideration and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is August 25, 2025.

Additional Information Contact

For further information and/or assistance, please contact Amy Maynard, Business Administrator, at amymayn@umich.edu.

Why Work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opp