Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance - School of Management

The University of Michigan‐Flint seeks highly qualified applicants for a tenure‐track position in Finance, beginning Fall 2025, with a particular focus on FinTech, Data Analytics, and Financial Modeling. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach a broad range of finance courses, including but not limited to FinTech, Big Data applications in finance, quantitative finance, financial wealth planning, data analytics, and financial modeling. Candidates with experience and interest in teaching flexible online and in-person hybrid courses are strongly preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance department committed to excellence in research, teaching, and industry engagement.

 

UM-Flint is an excellent institution for candidates looking for a balance between teaching and research, with a three course per term teaching load and generous support for research.  Faculty in the department are research active, targeting and publishing in well-regarded peer-reviewed journals.  Salary will be competitive with other AACSB Accredited institutions and we offer guaranteed summer research support for two years for incoming faculty as well as a generous research/travel budget.

Our academic programs enjoy a substantial reputation for quality, including being named the in the top 60 online BBA programs in the country and a Tier One MBA program ranking by CEO Magazine. Please see https://www.umflint.edu/som/rankings-recognitions/ for more information. The city of Flint is re-inventing itself to become a cosmopolitan campus town.  Please visit https://www.umflint.edu/explore-flint to learn more about the city.

Class sizes at UM-Flint are small, typically consisting of 15-45 students. Additionally, as part of the University of Michigan system, UM-Flint offers excellent health care and retirement benefits. Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/som/ to learn more about the School.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess a relevant earned doctorate from an AACSB or similarly accredited institution by the start date (ABDs who indicate a high potential for completion prior to start date will be considered), with evidence of teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate (required) and graduate (desired) levels.

 

A record of significant scholarship is required for those seeking appointment to Associate Professor, while evidence of potential significant scholarship in refereed journals is expected for those seeking appointment to Assistant Professor.

Application Instructions

How to Apply

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio.  Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest stating candidate experience and qualifications for the position, their fit for our school and why they are interested in our position, a curriculum vitae, two research samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for at least three references.  Applicants must upload their application materials to: http://apply.interfolio.com/157666 in order to be considered for the position. 

The University of Michigan is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse work culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by December 1, 2024.  While screening of applications will begin December 1st, all applications received by December 1, 2024 will receive full consideration and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is August 25, 2025.

Additional Information Contact

For further information and/or assistance, please contact Amy Maynard, Business Administrator, at amymayn@umich.edu.

Why Work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. 

Benefits include: 

• Generous time off 

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. 

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. 

• Life insurance 

• Long-term disability coverage 

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier. 

 

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses.  Information can be found at:

https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ 

 

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

 

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

 

The University of Michigan-Flint’s DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/

 

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

 

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Mode of Work

Hybrid:

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department.  Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.