Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance

Judson University A Baptist Institution; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Judson University in Elgin, Illinois invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance in the Roeser College of Business and Innovation to begin August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, collaborate on research for publication in finance journals, advise students on course registration, and participate in program assessment, while integrating Christian faith with the liberal arts curriculum.

Qualifications

• PhD (or ABD candidates near completion) from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Demonstrate an active and growing Christian faith.
• Commitment to a Christian liberal arts education with an ability to integrate faith in the discipline in an engaging and compelling manner.
• Possess collaborative skills to work with colleagues across the Business Department and throughout the university.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course-load in undergraduate and graduate level classes.
• Collaborate with Roeser colleagues in research for publication in quality finance journals.
• Advise students in registering for courses and serve on committees as assigned.
• Provide ongoing consultation to the Registrar’s Office regarding student placement and course transfer equivalencies.
• Maintain ongoing assessment of the finance related programs and of the service courses in finance in consultation with other disciplinary areas and the General Education program.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Research

Education

PhD or ABD

Job description

Job SummaryA full-time Assistant or Associate Professor level position in Finance, beginning in August 2027. The faculty member will teach in the Department of Business in the Roeser College of Business and Innovation.Primary ResponsibilitiesTeach a full course-load in undergraduate and graduate level classes.Collaborate with Roeser colleagues in research for publication in quality finance journals.Assist Advisees in registering for courses and serve on committees as assigned.Provide ongoing consultation to the Registrar’s Office regarding student placement and course transfer equivalencies.Maintain ongoing assessment of the finance related programs and of the service courses in finance in consultation with other disciplinary areas and the General Education program.QualificationsA PhD (or ABD candidates near completion) from an accredited institution is preferred.Demonstrate an active and growing Christian faithCommitment to a Christian liberal arts education with an ability to integrate faith in the discipline in an engaging and compelling mannerPossess collaborative skills to work with colleagues across the Business Department and throughout the university.Teaching will be in-person on Judson’s Elgin campus, so candidate must be within commutable distance to Judson.Salary/BenefitsThe University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, a tuition waiver program, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Salary range and rank based on qualifications, education, and work experience.TimelineReview of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.The appointment will begin August 1, 2027.About Judson UniversityJudson University is a Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Its campus is located along the picturesque Fox River in the city of Elgin just 36 miles northwest of Chicago, Judson is home to over 1,100 students from 42 states and 28 countries. We offer more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs: eight master’s degrees and three doctoral programs.Judson University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment, in all University programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, military, or veteran status.