Assistant Teaching Professor in Finance
Department of Finance
College of Business and Economics
CBE-3839L

Towson University: Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

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 class 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.            

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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. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here. 
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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About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).

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