Assistant Teaching Professor - Finance

Job no: 530456 Position type: Faculty Full Time Campus: UMass Lowell Department: Finance Applications Open: Nov 03 2026 Applications Close: Open until filled General Summary of Position: The Finance Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, is accepting applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to start late January 2027. The position is renewable annually, potentially leading to an appointment of Associate Teaching Professor following five consecutive years of excellent performance evaluations. The Manning School of Business boasts a vibrant community of approximately 4,000 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and grad certificate students and holds accreditation from AACSB International.

Situated in a modern facility equipped with cutting-edge classrooms and a dedicated Trading Room housing 20 Bloomberg terminals, the school offers an unparalleled learning environment. Nestled just 30 miles northwest of Boston, UMass Lowell, with its expansive campus, serves as the second-largest public university in Massachusetts, catering to over 18,000 students. UMass Lowell is classified as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) university. The Finance Department offers Ph.D. and MS degrees in Finance, a Finance concentration in the MBA, and a Finance concentration in the BSBA program.

The incoming candidate would be expected to teach three courses per semester and to engage in substantial departmental service. Service could include student advising, mentoring, and recruiting, supporting undergraduate co-curricular activities, and managing the trading room.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in finance or MBA with a finance concentration from an AACSB accredited school The ability to work effectively in teams A record of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. or DBA degree in finance from an AACSB accredited school Ability to teach a wide variety of finance classes at the graduate and undergraduate level Ability to advise students, supervise honors projects, and mentor student clubs Experience in managing a Bloomberg terminal-based finance lab Ability to integrate AI tools and data analysis skills (such as Python or advanced Excel) into finance courses Professional experience relevant to finance Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is full-time, benefited, and represented by the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA. The anticipated salary range, pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, lists minimum salary of $75,000 for Assistant Teaching Professor. However, our anticipated expected minimum salary is expected to be $110,000. The anticipated maximum salary, depending on qualifications and departmental considerations, is not expected to exceed $122,000.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Human Resources Department at: https://www.uml.edu/hr/askhr.aspx for information regarding benefits and related employment matters or if you have any questions about the position. Please include the following required documents with your application: Current curriculum vitae Cover letter detailing accomplishments; teaching interests, experience and philosophy; and professional background Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student course evaluations, department chair reviews, teaching awards) Names and contact information for three references. All materials should be submitted electronically through the UMass Lowell employment portal.

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