Assistant Professor in Finance

University of Detroit Mercy•Detroit, MI

10h

About The Position

The College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance. The review process begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of August 2026 or January 2027. The candidate should have a doctoral degree in Finance, or a closely related field, from an AACSB-accredited institution, an active research agenda, and a willingness to teach courses in all areas of the finance discipline; applicants with expertise in real estate finance and/or financial technologies (Fin Tech) are preferred. Applicants who are A.B.D. will be considered for the position but must complete the doctoral degree before the first semester of employment. For this position, Detroit Mercy will only consider candidates in need of visa sponsorship if they are presently in the United States. All faculty members are expected to conduct scholarly research for publication, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, both online and in person, engage in service, mentor students, take an active role in curriculum development, and support the mission of a Jesuit and Mercy institution. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The College of Business Administration has been continuously accredited by AACSB since 1949, is ranked among the nation’s top finance programs, and places a major emphasis on excellence in teaching and personal attention to students. Detroit Mercy is located in an exciting urban area with extensive cultural amenities.

Requirements

The candidate should have a doctoral degree in Finance, or a closely related field, from an AACSB-accredited institution
an active research agenda
a willingness to teach courses in all areas of the finance discipline
applicants who are A.B.D. will be considered for the position but must complete the doctoral degree before the first semester of employment
Detroit Mercy will only consider candidates in need of visa sponsorship if they are presently in the United States
Applicants must have the ability to teach and communicate effectively with students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Nice To Haves

Applicants with expertise in real estate finance and/or financial technologies (Fin Tech) are preferred.

Responsibilities

teach graduate and undergraduate courses, both online and in person
conduct scholarly research for publication and maintain Scholarly Active status
engage in institutional, professional, and community service
mentor students
take an active role in curriculum development
support the mission of a Jesuit and Mercy institution

Benefits

Medical - Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
Dental - Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.
Vision - Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses Cannot be combined with insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Employee Assistance Program - Provided to everyone in your household
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D - One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars
Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children
Retirement Plan - Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 9%, employees who contribute 5% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 10%.