Assistant Teaching Professor, Finance

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type Faculty

Faculty Track

Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Finance

Employment Status Full Time

Months 9

Campus Biddeford, ME

Description

• The College of Business (COB) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for a Nine-month, Teaching-track Assistant Teaching Professor in Finance & Trading Analytics. We seek an engaged and student-centered educator with a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) in Finance or a closely related field. Candidates with a terminal degree and significant industry experience are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute primarily to undergraduate and graduate teaching in finance and trading analytics, with an emphasis on applied learning, student engagement, and connections between academic concepts and professional practice. Ongoing engagement with industry and the ability to bring current financial practices, technologies, and applications into the classroom are highly valued.

• The College of Business is committed to experiential learning and career preparation, providing students with opportunities to apply business knowledge to real-world challenges. We seek candidates who can create dynamic, interactive learning environments that foster critical inquiry, analytical thinking, quantitative skills, and active student participation. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

• The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in finance and related business topics, depending on qualifications and college needs. Experience with financial markets, trading platforms, financial modeling, data analytics, or other emerging technologies relevant to finance is desirable.

• This position offers a competitive nine-month salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with opportunities for summer teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development, and continued career growth. The successful candidate will join a collegial and engaged faculty in a growing College of Business with expanding undergraduate, graduate, and online offerings.

• The College of Business offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing business environment. The Finance & Trading Analytics program combines foundational finance education with analytical and technology-oriented skills, providing students with opportunities to develop practical expertise relevant to contemporary financial markets and the broader financial services industry.

• Application Materials

To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position.

• Curriculum vitae.

• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (up to two pages).

• Names and contact information for three professional references.

• We particularly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to innovative, experiential, and student-centered teaching; applied engagement with industry; and the integration of analytics and technology into finance education.

• About The University of New England

• UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

• Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.

• Up to 8% retirement plan match.

• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.

• Educational benefits:

• UNE tuition waiver for employees.

• For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will contribute to the College of Business and mainly to its undergraduate Finance & Trading Analytics program. Courses are offered during the fall and spring semesters on UNE’s Biddeford Campus. The typical teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credits per semester (4/4), with relatively small class sizes that provide opportunities for meaningful interaction and individualized student support.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and student learning, with the ability to create engaging, applied, and interactive learning experiences. The position also provides opportunities to maintain meaningful connections with industry and bring current financial practices, technologies, and real-world applications into the classroom.

• In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement, academic recruiting and student outreach, course and program assessment, and service to the College and University. Faculty are also expected to support students through mentoring and to contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the College through thought leadership, professional engagement, and other activities that advance the mission of the College of Business.

• The College values faculty who are collaborative, innovative, student-centered, and committed to connecting business education with the evolving needs of industry and the broader business community.

Qualifications

• A master’s or doctoral degree in Finance or a closely related field is required.

• Professional certifications or credentials such as the CFA or other relevant industry certifications are highly valued.

• Significant professional experience in finance, financial services, investments, trading, financial analytics, or a related field is highly valued and may complement academic credentials.

• Candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and a commitment to student-centered, experiential learning. Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred, but candidates with substantial professional or industry experience who are interested in teaching are encouraged to apply.

• Candidates who can contribute to the College’s engagement with industry—including developing employer relationships, identifying internship opportunities, and supporting students’ career development and placement—are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Candidates with executive-level or other significant leadership experience in the financial services industry or related fields are welcome and encouraged to apply.

• EEO Statement Summary

• Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

• Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

• Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

• Anticipated Pay Range

• $70,000 - $80,000

• Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number

• 2022F0349P

• Open Date

• 10/29/2026

• Close Date

• Open Until Filled

• Yes

• Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Names and contact information for three professional references

• Statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy

• Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

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