Maria Tumbeva

Maria Tumbeva is an Assistant Professor at New Bulgarian University (NBU) in the Department of Administration and Management, affiliated with the Bachelor's program in English Language and Professional Communication—a joint initiative with the University of York. She teaches ELCB104 Development of Early Career Skills and maintains regular office hours on Mondays (10:30-12:30), Wednesdays (11:15-13:15), and Thursdays (11:30-13:30) in Room 603, Building II.

Her research centers on professional communication and management, with emphasis on language education in administrative contexts. This includes applied linguistics for business settings and developing career competencies through communication training, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her department and program.