University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ยท 21 hours ago
Specialized Faculty (Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track) - Department of Finance
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking specialized faculty for the Department of Finance within the Gies College of Business. The role involves teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels, engaging in applied work, and maintaining faculty qualifications, with a focus on areas such as real estate, risk management, and financial data analytics.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Professors/Lecturers/Instructors are expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and engage in activities that maintain faculty qualifications under AACSB guidelines
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
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
Lecturers deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience and support the department through service responsibilities
Instructors deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience and support the department through service responsibilities
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five years of experience in senior leadership positions in the financial sector
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and professional graduate degree programs at an accredited institution
Candidates must have at least a masters or equivalent degree and extensive professional experience
Candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent terminal degree
Candidates must have at least a master's degree or equivalent degree and some professional experience
Preferred
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
Benefits
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position.
Company
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.
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