Assistant Professor in Finance

Description

Job ID

FU9861-6130-1914

Position Classification

FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month).

Position Summary

The College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance. The review process begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of August 2026 or January 2027. 

The candidate should have a doctoral degree in Finance, or a closely related field, from an AACSB-accredited institution, an active research agenda, and a willingness to teach courses in all areas of the finance discipline; applicants with expertise in real estate finance and/or financial technologies (Fin Tech) are preferred. Applicants who are A.B.D. will be considered for the position but must complete the doctoral degree before the first semester of employment. For this position, Detroit Mercy will only consider candidates in need of visa sponsorship if they are presently in the United States. All faculty members are expected to conduct scholarly research for publication, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, both online and in person, engage in service, mentor students, take an active role in curriculum development, and support the mission of a Jesuit and Mercy institution. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications. 

The College of Business Administration has been continuously accredited by AACSB since 1949, is ranked among the nation’s top finance programs, and places a major emphasis on excellence in teaching and personal attention to students. Detroit Mercy is located in an exciting urban area with extensive cultural amenities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty members are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, both online and in person, conduct scholarly research for publication and maintain Scholarly Active status, engage in institutional, professional, and community service, mentor students, take an active role in curriculum development, and support the mission of a Jesuit and Mercy institution.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate should have a doctoral degree in Finance, or a closely related field, from an AACSB-accredited institution, an active research agenda, and a willingness to teach courses in all areas of the finance discipline; applicants who are A.B.D. will be considered for the position but must complete the doctoral degree before the first semester of employment. For this position, Detroit Mercy will only consider candidates in need of visa sponsorship if they are presently in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with expertise in real estate finance and/or financial technologies (Fin Tech) are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants must have the ability to teach and communicate effectively with students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online. Please provide a cover letter, CV, the names and contact information for three academic references, and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness. For more information, please contact Dr. Min Xu at xumi@udmercy.edu.

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Employee Benefits 

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: 

· Medical -

       o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

· Dental -

          o Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life 

Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).

The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.

· Vision - 

          o Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage

Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute

$35 Comprehensive Eye Exam

Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o

50% off Optical Frames

25% off Sun Frames

30% off Prescription Lenses

20% off Prescription Contact Lenses

*Cannot be combined with insurance*

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

· Employee Assistance Program -

      o Provided to everyone in your household

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

· Life and AD&D - 

       o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars

· Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

· Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children

· Retirement Plan - 

Employees have a choice of the following:

Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 9%, employees who contribute 5% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 10%.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private university, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The University seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.