Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Tenure Track) and Scholl Endowed Chair - Finance (25-26)

The Department of Finance and Real Estate in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position in finance in all areas of specialty and at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor). Candidates meeting criteria will also be considered for the Scholl Endowed Chair in Finance if the rank is Associate Professor or Professor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in the various areas of finance.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda that results in quality journal publications.
• Collaborate with colleagues and actively contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
• Participate in service activities at all levels (departmental, college, and university-level).
• Contribute to the support of the department's student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Contribute to the overall success of the department and college by participating in workshops, events, and other relevant activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated potential for making significant contributions to the field of finance.
• Strong teaching skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit

1. Cover Letter detailing interest in the position
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Three confidential reference letters
4. A representative sample of teaching evaluations
5. Research papers

Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received prior to January 20, 2025.

Considerations:

A candidate hired at the rank of Associate or Professor may also be appointed as the Scholl Endowed Chair. Appointment as the Scholl Endowed Chair carries an academic year stipend ranging from $40,000 - $75,000 for each year the incumbent serves as the endowed chair. The length of term is five years, and upon expiration of the first term, a review will follow, where it may be renew for another three years. There is no limit on the total number of renewal periods an incumbent may seek. In addition, the holder of the endowed chair would receive four course releases per year while serving as the endowed chair. Should an incumbent cease to serve as the endowed chair, by election or administrative decision, the teaching load would recalibrate to the College’s research productivity level. 

Assistant level hires will not be considered for the endowed chair. 

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

The salary range for this 10-month position at the Assistant Professor level is $185,000 - $230,000, Associate Professor Level is $192,000 - $250,000 and Full Professor Level is $265,000 - $304,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length.  The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

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DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, martial status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and supported.

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Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check.  Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check. 

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Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire.  A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.  For more information, please visit the following pages:  

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