About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.
Job Description
The Finance Department at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst, invites applications for two full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer positions. We seek candidates who can effectively teach a broad range of finance courses across our curriculum, including but not limited to Investments, Banking, Corporate Finance, Behavioral Finance, Hedge Funds and Derivatives, FinTech, and AI & Finance. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise or strong potential for delivering high-quality instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ability to teach in multiple modalities, including face-to-face and online formats, is highly desirable. In addition to teaching, Lecturers are expected to make meaningful service contributions to the department and school. These may include mentoring and advising students, supporting student clubs, and supervising independent projects.
The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Requirements
Applicants must be either academically or professionally qualified as defined by AACSB criteria. Academic qualification requires a master’s degree with substantial work experience in finance. An earned doctorate in Finance and/or Economics is preferred.
About the Finance Department and the Isenberg School of Management
The Finance Department at Isenberg School of Management, (see https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/depts/finance) is uniquely housed within the nationally ranked Isenberg School of Management. It offers BS, MBA, Master of Finance, and PhD programs. Our internationally prominent faculty is renowned for research in investments and corporate finance. Members of the Finance Department actively publish in top tier finance journals in a range of areas, such as theoretical asset pricing, empirical asset pricing, banking, corporate finance, behavioral finance, hedge funds, and derivatives.
The Isenberg School of Management offers a wide range of nationally-ranked undergraduate, masters, and PhD degree programs, such as undergraduate business (#29 among publics, #47 overall, US News & World Report), full-time MBA (#72 overall, US News & World Report), and online MBA (#9 among publics, #12 overall, US News & World Report).
We strive to be leaders in the field of financial economics and graduate education which produces students who will make a meaningful difference in the industry. Toward this goal, our high-profile Center for International Securities and Derivative Markets (CISDM) underscores
our longstanding leadership in alternative investments education and research. Through CISDM, students gain access to the Morningstar CISDM Database, the oldest hedge fund and commodity trading advisor database on the market, thus our students are positioned to have an “inside industry” edge, gaining insight into how those markets perform and evolve.
Salary Information
- $65,550 - $141,700
- The low end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst MTA/NEA.
Application Instructions
Along with the application, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- List of names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Apply by February 2, 2026 in order to ensure priority consideration. We will start reviewing applications and interviewing candidates after the deadline. The search may remain open until a suitable candidate pool has been identified, or the position is filled.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.