The Maine Business School (AACSB Accredited) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a teaching faculty position at the rank of
Lecturer in Finance, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. This will be a full-time, ongoing 10.5-month appointment, renewed
annually based on satisfactory performance. The standard work year is September 1st through July 15th. Typical hiring range is $85,000 to
$95,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This position will support teaching needs in finance, with a primary
emphasis on insurance, enterprise risk management, and financial risk analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to the development
of educational offerings related to property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, employee benefits, underwriting, enterprise
risk management, and emerging risks affecting organizations and communities.
Essential duties and responsibilities included,
and are not limited to:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses, including Principles of
Finance. - Support teaching needs in finance, with a primary emphasis on insurance, enterprise risk management, and financial risk
analysis. - Contribute to the development of educational offerings related to property and casualty insurance, life and health
insurance, employee benefits, underwriting, enterprise risk management, and emerging risks affecting organizations and
communities. - Collaborate with industry partners.
- Support internships and experiential learning
opportunities. - Develop professional pathways for students interested in insurance careers.
- Contribute to curriculum
innovation. - Teach four courses each fall and spring semester and two courses during the summer (primarily online), with the
possibility of reassigned effort for significant service, program development, or experiential learning initiatives. - Participate in
AACSB accreditation activities. - Provide service to the Maine Business School, the University, the profession, and the broader
community.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate
and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is
a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is
the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research
and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to,
tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and
long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a
primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe
neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to
live. Visit the Maine Office
of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to
offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
- MBA, MS in Finance, MS in Risk Management,
Actuarial Science, Insurance, or related master's degree. - Ability to teach Principles of Finance.
- Minimum five years of
professional experience in insurance, risk management, underwriting, actuarial services, employee benefits, or related fields.
Preferred:
- CPCU, ARM, CRM, CFA, ASA, ACAS, FCAS, FSA, or comparable professional credential.
- Ph.
D., DBA, or specialized doctoral degree in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science, or related field. - More than eight
years of professional experience in insurance or risk management. - Evidence of successful university-level
teaching. - Experience teaching online and in-person courses.
- Expertise in enterprise risk management, actuarial science,
insurance markets, or financial risk analysis. - Experience building partnerships with industry organizations.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation
listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a
resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list
of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the
initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30
p.m. EST on September 14, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Tanya Beaulieu at tanya.beaulieu@maine.edu.
The successful applicant is
subject to appropriate background screening.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution
committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and
Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender,
gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or
mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and
employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have
experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713
Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about
Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual
Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic
parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current
campus security policies. You may view the
University's Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible
format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of
Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
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