Clinical Assistant Professor in Finance

American finance Association; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance, starting August 2027. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses, advising students and clubs, and contributing to events and program development.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Finance by the start date and show a track record of industry-academia collaboration and current knowledge of financial practices and research.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance or related field by start date.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach in multiple areas of finance at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve as a faculty/academic advisor for academies/clubs/programs in finance.
• Assist with events and programming to advance the finance program.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Advising

Collaboration

Industry-academia collaboration

Education

PhD in Finance

Tools

None

Job description

The Daniels School of Business at Purdue University invites applications for Clinical Assistant Professor position in Finance for an August 2027 start date.

About the Clinical Assistant Professor Position

The program has significant resources and is seeking people with an innovative, mission-driven, and collaborative mindset.

The Clinical Professor will:

• Teach in multiple areas of finance at the undergraduate and graduate level. Serve as a faculty/academic advisor for academies/clubs/programs within the area(s) of finance that are most relevant to the candidate’s experience and interests. Assist with events and programming as needed to advance the finance program.

Qualified candidates must have:

• A Ph.D. degree in Finance or related field by start date. Demonstrates strong and effective communication across diverse audiences
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• Evidence of past collaborations between industry and academia

• Some industry experience at financial institutions Prior teaching, mentorship, or training experience that translates well to the classroom. Shows initiative in maintaining up-to-date knowledge with the latest finance industry practices and relevant academic research.

About the College

The newly launched Daniels School of Business is built upon Purdue’s mission as a land-grant university to provide affordable and accessible education while combining technological excellence and business expertise. There are many opportunities to collaborate with the nation’s 4th-ranking Purdue Engineering and the top-ranking Purdue Computes disciplines in research as well as curriculum development.

Purdue University and the Daniels School of Business are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom. A background check will be required for employment in the position.

For a complete list of benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.