"CBE-3839L, Assistant Teaching Professor in Finance"

Position

The College of Business and Economics invites applications for a non-tenure track, 9-month Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Finance beginning August, 2025.

Qualifications

MS in Finance, an MBA with a Finance specialization from an accredited institution, MA/MS in field related to the requirements of the position, and/or a business discipline related certification with at least 1-3 years of teaching experience at the college level. Possess practical work experience that is relevant to the teaching area and is significant in duration, currency, and level of responsibility, at the time of hiring. This must continue up to five years after hiring. A successful candidate will have the ability to teach the introductory course in Financial Management for both business and non-business majors, or other Finance or Financial Planning courses as needed by the department. Being flexible to the scheduling needs of the department is required. The position calls for the person hired to be able to teach at all campuses where Towson University classes are offered including the main campus and the TU Northeast (TUNE) campus in Harford County.

Responsibilities

Teaching load of four face-to-face courses per semester at the Towson and TUNE campuses. Once hired, retaining professional qualification requires evidence of continuous learning during the most recent five-year period. Lecturers who remain employed in their area of expertise are deemed to be maintaining currency. Additional responsibilities include advising/mentoring of majors and serving on committees at the department, CBE, and/or University levels.

The Department

The department offers three majors: finance, investments, and financial planning. The Department of Finance programs carry the CFP program designation and the CFA program designation.

Application Process

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Kindly submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) current resume, 3) official transcripts, and 4) three letters of reference. Electronic submissions only. Click here to apply electronically. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CBE-3839L. Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.

Salary and Benefits

Targeted salary range: $80,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission.

Background Check

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

COVID-19 Statement

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