Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance

Jacobs Levy Equity Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution seeks a dynamic Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance to join its esteemed Quinlan School of Business. This tenure-track position offers the opportunity to engage in impactful teaching and high-quality research in a vibrant academic environment. Candidates with a strong research record and a commitment to diversity and inclusion will thrive in this role. The successful applicant will contribute to a robust curriculum while being part of a community dedicated to excellence in education and research. Join a forward-thinking institution that values innovative teaching and research across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in Finance or related field is required.
• Established record of high-quality research activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage in impactful teaching and high-quality research.
• Teach undergraduate and MBA/MS courses with excellence.

Skills

Research Skills

Teaching Skills

Finance Knowledge

Diversity and Inclusion Awareness

Education

Doctorate in Finance

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance

The Department of Finance in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in the Finance Department. This appointment will start in Fall 2025 and may be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, depending on qualifications.

Fields of Emphasis: All areas in finance are welcome, with preference in investments.

Academic and Professional Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of an earned doctorate degree in Finance, or a closely related field, an established record of high-quality research activities in the field and experience teaching. Candidates are expected to have earned their degree prior to the effective date of appointment.

Responsibilities: Quinlan tenure-track faculty engage in impactful teaching, high-quality research, service to the profession, school, and share a strong commitment to and understanding of the University’s mission. At the assistant professor level, we seek candidates who will become established leaders in finance. At the advanced assistant or associate professor level, we seek individuals who have a track record as excellent scholars and teachers, depending upon experience. Applicants should have a strong research record or demonstrate potential for high quality research publications. Quinlan values high quality research, research that spans multiple disciplines and research that promotes the University’s mission. Teaching responsibilities will be both at the undergraduate and MBA/MS levels, with expectation of teaching excellence. The initial teaching load is four undergraduate or graduate courses a year. For more information on the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, see: https://www.luc.edu/quinlan/academics/undergraduatedegrees/bba/bbainfinance/, and https://gpem.luc.edu/portal/program?name=financems.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Other Information:

About the Quinlan School of Business

The Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago is an AACSB accredited institution. It has approximately 2,000+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate students, 95 full-time faculty and six endowed chairs. The School is located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast, just west of Michigan Avenue and Chicago’s historical Water Tower. This location provides the School with close connections to Chicago financial and business communities. The School also operates academic and executive programs in Rome. The School supports an undergraduate business curriculum, the Baumhart Scholars MBA for purpose-driven professionals, the Next Generation MBA program, an EMBA and other executive education programs, and seven specialty master’s programs, including a Master of Science in Finance. Quinlan’s undergraduate business program was ranked #1 in Chicago (U.S. News & World Report) and multiple graduate programs are in the top 25 (U.S. News & World Report).

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, with nearly 17,500 students. The University has three campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy. The University features 15 schools, colleges, and institutes. Ranked a top national university byU.S. News & World Report, Loyola is also among a select group of universities recognized for community service and engagement by prestigious national organizations including AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation. To learn more about Loyola, visit LUC.edu.

Application:

Application Deadline: The position is open until filled. Position starts in Fall 2025. The committee will review applications received prior to September 15, 2024. Preliminary interviews will be conducted with select candidates at the FMA Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas.

Interested applicants must register their application at www.careers.luc.edu, and include the following application materials:

1. A brief cover letter

2. A current Curriculum Vitae

3. A research statement

4. Recent publications or working papers

5. A teaching philosophy statement and teaching evaluations (if available)

6. A diversity statement based on the following prompt: How has your teaching, service, and research addressed issues of diversity and inclusion (if applicable), and how do you envision implementing future actions to demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion? (max. 300 words)

7. Three reference letters (or names of three references for seasoned candidates). Please include the names and contact information for three references prepared to address the candidate’s professional qualifications for this position.

The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access, and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities.

LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring and retaining for our mission of a diverse academic environment. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. To gain a clearer understanding of LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/strategicplan/. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged.