Specialized Faculty (Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track) - Department of Finance

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Finance has an opening for teaching-oriented specialized faculty. Specific areas of instructional teaching needs include risk management/insurance, corporate finance, investment banking, venture capital and entrepreneurial finance, financial modeling/AI. A background in modeling and data science or experience in applying financial data analytics in the above contexts are would be highly desirable. Successful candidates must have at least five years of experience in senior leadership positions in the financial sector, and/or demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and professional graduate degree programs at an accredited institution.

Requirements

  • At least a masters or equivalent degree and extensive professional experience (for Clinical Professors/Teaching Professors/Lecturers/Instructors).
  • A PhD or equivalent terminal degree (for Teaching Faculty and Lecturers).
  • At least a master’s degree or equivalent degree and some professional experience (for Instructors).
  • Dependent upon level of instruction a Masters or Ph.D degree is required.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in senior leadership positions in the financial sector, and/or demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and professional graduate degree programs at an accredited institution is required.

Nice To Haves

  • A background in modeling and data science or experience in applying financial data analytics in risk management/insurance, corporate finance, investment banking, venture capital and entrepreneurial finance, and financial modeling/AI contexts are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience.
  • Engage in applied or experiential work that leverages specialized practices in fields the department deems relevant.
  • Publicly engage with current and potential partners on campus and within the larger business community.
  • Publish on topics related to business pedagogy (for Teaching Professors).
  • Engage in related pedagogical activities to make both an instructional impact and a curricular impact within and beyond the department (for Teaching Professors).
  • Support the department through service responsibilities (for Lecturers and Instructors).

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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