Job Description Summary

Organizational Summary Statement:

The Department of Finance at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. Position openings are subject to budgetary approval. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct top-level scholarly research, deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate, MBA, MS, and PhD students and perform service. 

One of 12 schools and colleges located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus, the Robert H. Smith School of Business is a recognized leader in management research and education for the global economy. A comprehensive business school, Smith offers undergraduate, full-time and part-time MBA, M.S., Executive MBA, PhD, and non-degree executive education programs as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school is consistently ranked among the top business schools by leading business publications such as Business Week, Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and The Wall Street Journal.

Preferences:

Qualified candidates should have a PhD already in hand or expected by Fall 2026. 

Applicants should demonstrate high research potential (for new PhDs) or an established record of research excellence. 

All applicants are expected to possess excellent teaching skills, including the ability to incorporate the latest insights from research and practice into existing and new courses.

Licenses/ Certifications:

N/A

Physical Demands:

N/A

Additional Job Details

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates should have a PhD already in hand or expected by Fall 2026. 

• Applicants should demonstrate high research potential (for new PhDs) or an established record of research excellence. 

• All applicants are expected to possess excellent teaching skills, including the ability to incorporate the latest insights from research and practice into existing and new courses.

Required Application Materials:

CV, Cover Letter, 1 or more publications or working papers, Reference required through WorkDay

 

Best Consideration Date:

December 29. 2025

 

Posting Close Date:

 N/A

Open Until Filled:

 Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

BMGT-Finance

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$145,000 - $225K

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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