Learning Development Associate Jobs in Fruitland, MD

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement:
POSITION SUMMARY
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department dedicated to excellence in teaching, impactful scholarship, transformational student mentorship, and community engagement. This position is a full-time on campus role. Start Date: Fall 2026
ABOUT UMES
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), the state's historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, is committed to providing high-quality instruction, research, and service. A proud member of the University System of Maryland, UMES offers a rich, student-centered learning environment and is dedicated to preparing students for leadership and service. The University is in Princess Anne, nestled in the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a scenic drive from Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, VA and Philadelphia, PA. The Department of Business, Management and Accounting is accredited by AACSB in business, a distinction held by only 6% of institutions worldwide.
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000
Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:
Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage
Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
Leave benefits include paid sick leave (15 days), collegial (3 days per year),
and paid holidays.
Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching/Student Support
Teach undergraduate courses as required, within the finance curriculum
(e.g., Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial education courses,
Analytics/Strategy, Financial Markets & Institutions, International Finance,
Financial Management, and related areas, including supporting and
prerequisite courses) consistent with the UMES mission to students with
different backgrounds, including first generation college students and non-
traditional learners.
Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
Advise, tutor, and mentor students to promote academic progress, secure
internships, and provide career development.
Contribute and participate in curriculum development/improvement,
program accreditation, and assurance-of-learning activities.
Research
Conduct and publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed academic
journals consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualifications and
university tenure/tenure track requirements.
Present research at professional conferences and participate in
collaborative scholarly initiatives.
Associate-level applicants must demonstrate an established record of high-
impact research and disciplinary visibility.
Service
Actively participate in departmental, school, and university committees.
Provide service to the academic profession and engage in community and
industry outreach aligned with the mission of a land-grant institution.
Actively contribute to and participate in the departmental recruitment,
retention and student engagement activities in alignment with the
department's accreditation standards and the university's HBCU mission of
service.
Qualifications required:
Ph.D. in Finance or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
Evidence of strong research potential or productivity.
Demonstrated potential for or record of effective teaching and oral
communication skills
Preferences:
Ability to teach finance, including supporting and prerequisite courses, in
various instructional formats.
Active scholarly pipeline as evidenced by manuscripts under review or
accepted.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Candidates with corporate or additional non-academic financial industry
experience
Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CFP) or relevant industry experience.
Experience mentoring students or supporting experiential learning.
For Associate rank: demonstrated potential to pursue or secure external
research funding.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with students as evidenced by
strong teaching evaluations or recognized teaching excellence.
Physical Demands:
May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
May require lifting.
Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.Additional Job DetailsDepartmentUMES-BNTC-Business, Management & AccountingWorker Sub-Type Faculty RegularSalary Range$90,000 - $120,000EEO Statement

UMESis an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunityinstitution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliationfor asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.