Assistant Professor - Finance

Maryland Connect•Pleasant Hill Township, MN

30d•$142,000 - $153,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Finance in the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance. The normal teaching load is 9 credits per semester, but a 6 credit per semester teaching load will be granted for the first academic year. In addition to teaching primarily undergraduate courses, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activities consistent with the school’s mission and aligned with AACSB standards, provide service and outreach to the University and broader community, and advise and mentor students. Salisbury University is one of 12 colleges and universities in the University System of Maryland with an approximate enrollment of 7,250 students. The Perdue School of Business serves approximately 1,500 students across 7 majors, is housed in a state of the art facility, and offers strong support for scholarship, including access to CRSP and Compustat through WRDS, as well as multiple Bloomberg terminals accessible in our Financial Research Lab. The Finance major is one of the fastest growing programs at the University, serving approximately 300 students across 4 tracks. The Financial planning track is a CFP Board Registered Program and the Investments Track is a CFA Affiliated program.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Finance from an AACSB-accredited institution is required by the time of appointment; ABD applicants will be considered if the degree will be completed by the start date.
Potential or demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Documented excellence in scholarship.

Nice To Haves

Interest in teaching financial markets and institutions, investments, and/or developing and teaching coursework in fintech and AI in finance.
Commitment to experiential learning.

Responsibilities

Teach primarily undergraduate courses.
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the school’s mission and aligned with AACSB standards.
Provide service and outreach to the University and broader community.
Advise and mentor students.