Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Business
Department: Finance, Insurance and Law
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Department of Finance, Insurance and Law at Illinois State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance, starting on August 16, 2025.

The Department of Finance, Insurance and Law and the College of Business are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply.

Primary teaching needs are in corporate finance and/or investments at the undergraduate and MBA levels. Experience in quantitative finance or data analysis is also desired, but not required. The typical teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester, with a median class size of 30. Candidates must demonstrate potential for high quality teaching and research. Applicants at the associate professor level should have evidence of teaching excellence and a record of publications in high quality academic journals.

Illinois State University is one of only 189 schools that are AACSB accredited in both business and accounting. The Department of Finance, Insurance and Law has 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty members. Research support includes summer support, as well as opportunities for competitive grants and awards. Available databases include, but are not limited to WRDS (Compustat and CRSP), S&P Global Intelligence (SNL), ExecuComp, and Morningstar. Industry outreach is fostered by the Institute for Financial Planning and Analysis, housed within the department.

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Excellence by Design, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also visit the University's metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its excellent school systems, high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their "Happiest Cities" list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its "30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life" (2020). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about two hours from Chicago and St. Louis, and three hours from Indianapolis. Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield are within one hour; Chicago and St. Louis are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU's campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

1. To be considered, applicants will hold a terminal degree in finance or closely related field, preferably from an AACSB accredited school. ABD candidates will be considered if close to completion.
2. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., evaluations, peer reviews, etc.)

Varies

08/16/2025

(a) letter of application,
(b) research statement / interests,
(c) teaching philosophy statement,
(d) curriculum vitae,
(e) evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., evaluations, peer reviews, etc.),
(f) at least one working paper, and
(g) the names and contact details of three references.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who submit information before November 4, 2024 and review will continue until the position is filled. Applications will be considered incomplete until all required items are uploaded and will not be reviewed until complete.

If any applicant has questions about the position, please contact:
Kevin Ahlgrim, Chair
Department of Finance, Insurance and Law
Illinois State University
kahlgrim@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.