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

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

Department of Finance

The Gies College of Business at Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. In 2020, the Gies iMBA program was named one of the top-ten "Biggest B-School Innovations of the Decade" by Poets and Quants. The college has also become a leader in experiential learning. Gies provides the environment and resources that foster meaningful actions, empower students to make their mark, and put their purpose into practice - to make the world a better place. Gies Business is committed to being a model for a diverse, equitable and inclusive community, being actively anti-racist, helping the next generation of business leaders do the same, and engaging in the public and our corporate partners in these efforts. We are interested in candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding research, teaching and service.

The Department of Finance has an opening for specialized faculty. Specific areas of teaching needs include real estate, risk management, and general finance. A background in data science or experience in applying financial data analytics in the above contexts 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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Professors/Teaching Professors/Lecturers/Instructors are expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and engage in activities that maintain faculty qualifications under AACSB guidelines. This may include research for some positions.

Clinical faculty draw on specialized knowledge gained from professional practice. Responsibilities can include delivering an effective and engaging classroom experience, engaging in applied or experiential work that leverages specialized practices in fields the department deems relevant, and publicly engaging with current and potential partners on campus and within the larger business community. Candidates must have at least a masters or equivalent degree and extensive professional experience.

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

Lecturers deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience and support the department through service responsibilities. Candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent terminal degree.

Instructors deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience and support the department through service responsibilities. Candidates must have at least a master's degree or equivalent degree and some professional experience.

Minimum Qualifications
Dependent upon level Masters or Ph.D. 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Specific areas of teaching needs include risk management/insurance, corporate finance, investment banking, venture capital and entrepreneurial finance. A background in data science or experience in applying financial data analytics in the above contexts would be highly desirable.

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 August 16, 2026. The budgeted salary range for this position is $140,000-$150,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 1, 2026. 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.

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.