Assistant Professor of Finance

Assistant Professor of Finance


Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Daniel L. Goodwin College of Business
Finance, Tenure-Track
Fall 2022

Position Description: Benedictine University’s Goodwin College of Business invites applications for a fulltime,tenure-track faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance. Faculty must also conduct research in the discipline leading to presentations and publications in refereed journals, engage with the business community and profession, and contribute to the College and University goals and priorities. It is preferred that candidates have experience and a desire to maintain and grow a studentmanaged investment fund with associated curricula.

The Goodwin College offers undergraduate degrees (including a major in finance), an MBA, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Management and Organizational Behavior, and doctoral programs in Organization Development and Values-Driven Leadership.
The mission of the Goodwin College is to educate, engage, and prepare traditional and post-traditional learners for careers and career-advancement in business through academic excellence, close facultystudent interaction, and experiential learning experiences, all inspired by the Benedictine Hallmarks.
The Goodwin College is in the very early stages in preparing to seek AACSB accreditation. Located in Lisle, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Benedictine University is located within an outstanding, internationally-connected business and investment community. The Goodwin College is located in the campus’s newest facility: Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business. Equipped with an
analytics/trading lab and flexible classrooms, Goodwin Hall is Benedictine’s premier campus learning facility.

Required Qualifications:



- Earned doctorate in Finance or related field from a regionally-accredited institution with preference in an AACSB accredited business school. ABD candidates will also be considered.
- Experience in teaching, preference to those with experience and/or desire for both in-person and online modalities.
- Evidence of scholarly/research accomplishments or potential.
- Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues, students, and the community within the framework of Benedictine Values and Catholic traditions.
Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, statement of research/scholarly interests, contact information for three references, and graduate transcripts.

Any questions should be directed to: Finance Search Committee, Daniel L. Goodwin College of Business, Benedictine University, e-mail: goodwincollege@ben.edu.

Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. An EEO employer.
Application Material Required:
Submit the following items online at this link:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Interests
- Statement of Research and Scholarly Interests
- List of three professional references (will not be contacted unless candidate is a finalist for the position)
- Graduate Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Note: The successful candidate will ultimately reside locally; this is a not a distance faculty position.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Per Gov. Pritzker’s Executive Order proof of vaccination or weekly COVID-19 testing is required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.