The Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago educates responsible leaders who make a difference in the local and global business system. Quinlan draws on the resources of a world-class location in the heart of Chicago and 90 industry-leading faculty to offer leading undergraduate, graduate, and executive education to over 2,600 students. Quinlan’s highly respected degrees include the Baumhart Scholars MBA for purpose-driven professionals and the one-of-a-kind Next Generation MBA. Quinlan faculty in Finance are a group of internationally recognized scholars who publish in the leading journals in the field and experienced practitioners with significant professional accomplishments. The school is named for Michael R. Quinlan, a double Loyola alumnus, and former president and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation. Learn more at LUC.edu/Quinlan.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, with nearly 17,500 students. The University has three campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy. The University features 15 schools, colleges, and institutes. Ranked a top national university by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is also among a select group of universities recognized for community service and engagement by prestigious national organizations including AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation. To learn more about Loyola, visit LUC.edu.

The Department of Finance in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago invites applicants to apply for a full-time faculty appointment in Finance beginning in Fall 2023. This position has an initial one-year appointment and renewal is based on teaching needs. Applicants with previous teaching experience in Finance, as well as business experience, preferably in the Chicago metropolitan area, are preferred. Recent research activities in Finance or related fields are recommended.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses related to Finance. Specific course assignments might include Introduction to Finance and Introduction to Investments. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful leader in this dynamic evolving area and work with colleagues to develop and maintain an appropriate curriculum .

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Application Deadline: The position is open until filled. Position starts August 2023.

Qualified candidates are asked to register their application at www.careers.luc.edu with the following application materials:

1. A brief cover letter

2. A current Curriculum Vitae

3. A research statement

4. A teaching philosophy statement

5. A diversity statement based on the following prompt: How has your teaching, service, and research (if applicable) addressed issues of diversity and inclusion, and how do you envision implementing future actions to demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion?

6. The names and contact information for three references prepared to address the candidate’s professional qualifications for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but later in the process.

For additional information, please contact:

Abol Jalilvand, Ph.D.

Department Chair and Professor, Finance

Email: ajalilv@luc.edu

The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment-is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access, and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degree. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity statement with their application materials.

LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition, valuing scholarly excellence and pursuing social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education and social justice, visit the website at https://www.luc.edu/mission/mission_vision.shtml.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.