Description

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.

To apply online at https://www.udmercy.edu/faculty-staff/hr/jobs.php, 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.   

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.