Specialized Faculty - Open Rank

Department of Finance

TheDepartment of Finance has an opening for teaching-oriented specialized faculty.Specific areas of instructional  teaching needs include riskmanagement/insurance, corporate finance, investment banking, venture capitaland entrepreneurial finance, financial modeling/AI. A background inmodeling and data science or experience in applying financial data analytics inthe above contexts are would be highly desirable. Successful candidatesmust have at least five years of experience in senior leadership positions inthe financial sector, and/or demonstrated excellence in teaching atundergraduate and professional graduate degree programs at an accreditedinstitution.

SPECIFICDUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Professors/Teaching
Professors/Lecturers/Instructors are expected to teach at the graduate andundergraduate levels and engage in activities that maintain facultyqualifications under AACSB guidelines. This may include research for somepositions.

Clinical faculty draw on specialized knowledge gained from professionalpractice. Responsibilities can include delivering an effective and engagingclassroom experience, engaging in applied or experiential work that leveragesspecialized practices in fields the department deems relevant, and publiclyengaging with current and potential partners on campus and within the largerbusiness community. Candidates must have at least a masters or equivalentdegree and extensive professional experience.

Teaching faculty deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience,publish on topics related to business pedagogy, and engage in relatedpedagogical activities to make both an instructional impact and a curricularimpact within and beyond the department. Candidates must possess a PhD orequivalent terminal degree.

Lecturers deliver aneffective and engaging classroom experience and support the department throughservice responsibilities. Candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent terminaldegree.

Instructors deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience andsupport the department through service responsibilities. Candidates must haveat least a master’s degree or equivalent degree and some professionalexperience.

MinimumQualifications
Dependent upon level of instruction a Masters or Ph.D degree is required. Aminimum of five years of experience in senior leadership positions in thefinancial sector, and/or demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduateand professional graduate degree programs at an accredited institution isrequired.

PreferredQualifications
Specific areas of teaching needs include risk management/insurance, corporatefinance, investment banking, venture capital and entrepreneurial finance, andfinancial modeling/AI. A background in modeling and data science or experiencein applying financial data analytics in the above contexts are highlydesirable.

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Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/16/2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate withqualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Thesalary range for this position starts at $120,000. Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 31, 2027. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Hanna Richmond (hrichmnd@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1038587
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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