Assistant Professor of Finance | Illiniois Wesleyan University - Military Veterans
at Herc- Greater Chicago
Assistant Professor of Finance
The Department of Finance at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) invites applications for a new tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. Employment will begin August 2025. The department seeks a faculty member who can complement our strength in investments and corporate finance. We are especially interested in candidates who can teach courses in some of the following areas:
Private Equity/Venture Capital Fixed Income Financial Planning Corporate Finance Financial Modeling.
In addition to teaching, this position requires mentoring finance students, participating in university service, and engaging in appropriate scholarship.
The finance program at IWU is growing rapidly. With a 12-terminal Bloomberg lab, major insurance companies headquartered in town, and close connections to the financial industry in Chicago, the number of students studying finance is growing rapidly. We seek to find a new faculty member who can complement our strengths, specifically integrating our Bloomberg lab into courses.
Candidates must have graduated from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants are expected to have earned a PhD by August 1, 2025.Candidates with an MS/MBAand relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Founded in 1850, IWU is a highly-competitive, nationally-ranked, liberal-arts institution located in Bloomington, IL. The Department of Finance is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and providing students with the tools to succeed in professionally.
The twin cities of Bloomington - Normal constitute a thriving community of over 170,000 residents. Located approximately halfway between Chicago and St. Louis, it is the home to multiple corporate headquarters and is typically ranked as one of the best places to live .
Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The candidates application materials should substantively address the candidates experience, commitment, and classroom activities to advance these goals. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To Apply:
Submit the following:
a cover letter addressing your qualifications
a curriculum vitae
a teaching statement describing your commitment to excellent undergraduate education
a statement describing your research experiences and agenda going forward
a statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
letters of recommendation from at least two professional references.
Please submit your application materials to sobe@iwu.edu . Please send any questions to Dr. Bryan C. McCannon, dean of the School of Business and Economics, at bmccanno@iwu.edu .
Illinois Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. For further information see our Jobs Web Page at https://www.higheredjobs.com/ or https://www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings . Candidates must have graduated from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants are expected to have earned a PhD by August 1, 2025.Candidates with an MS/MBAand relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Bloomington, IL
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