"Instructor/Assistant Professor of Finance"

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Finance

Frostburg State University, College of Business, Engineering, Computing & Analytics seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Finance position for its Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance. The primary teaching area is within the Finance area but additional opportunities for support teaching in the areas of Accounting or Economics may exist. This position is to begin Fall 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included.

Responsibilities:

Teach primarily undergraduate courses in Finance, like: Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions Management, Securities Investments, Entrepreneurial Finance, with support teaching in Accounting, and/or Economics at the introductory to intermediate level. There is also the opportunity to teach a graduate course in Financial Management. Teaching will be in in-person modality on the main campus as well as online, as needed, and is coupled with expectations for appropriate research productivity.

Frostburg State University's College of Business, Engineering, Computing & Analytics is AACSB accredited and values teaching, scholarly contribution, and service, with a growing reputation for addressing the rapidly changing landscape of business through its emphasis on global experiential education. While the College's primary focus is teaching, maintenance of academic qualifications includes productivity in the area of Intellectual Contributions. Service activities to the College include student advising and mentoring, active participation in and support for assurance of learning activities, and select committee assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned Ph.D. or ABD in Finance or related field. If selected candidate is ABD, they will be hired at the rank of Instructor, with the requirement that the candidate finish the doctoral degree within the first year of employment. Previous teaching experience and evidence of scholarly work required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Finance with additional graduate-level study in economics, accounting, and/or business analytics for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Full-time managerial experience in the finance arena is desired. Certifications or advanced training and experience in leading curricular innovations in emergent areas such as financial technology, blockchain, and risk management are preferred.

About the University:

A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the arts and humanities, business, education, and the sciences at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly at the main campus in Frostburg, as well as at additional locations both regionally and internationally.

About the Area:

FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snowboarding, skiing, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a welcoming, family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure-seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!

To Apply:

If you wish to apply, please visit https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers. Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) name and contact information for three professional references; and 4) unofficial graduate transcripts.

For full assurance of consideration, apply by December 10, 2025.

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans, and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.

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Additional Job Information:

Assistant Professor