Description
Quinlan School of Business, Assistant Professor in Finance, Tenure Track
The Department of Finance in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Finance, to start in Fall 2026. Applications from candidates in all areas of finance are welcome.
Academic and Professional Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of an earned doctorate degree in Finance or in a closely related field by the effective date of appointment. In addition to demonstrating potential for excellence in teaching, applicants should have a strong research record or demonstrate potential for high quality research publications. Successful candidates will combine exceptional disciplinary training with a strong interest in the professional mission of the school.
Responsibilities: Quinlan tenure-track faculty engage in high-quality research, impactful teaching, service to the profession and the school, and share a strong commitment to and understanding of the mission of the School and the University. Quinlan values high quality research that spans multiple disciplines and promotes the University’s mission. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and/or MBA/MSF levels, with expectation of teaching excellence. The initial teaching load is four undergraduate and/or graduate courses per year. Details on our undergraduate and graduate programs are available in the University Catalog.
Salary range: $190,000 – $210,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.
Other Information:
About the Quinlan School of Business
The Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago is accredited by AACSB, the premier global accrediting body for business schools. As a business school at a Carnegie R1 research institution, Quinlan leverages the resources of Loyola University Chicago to advance research and knowledge that creates social impact. Quinlan has approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, 97 full-time faculty and six endowed chairs. It is located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast district, just west of Michigan Avenue and Chicago’s historical Water Tower. This location provides the School with close connections to Chicago’s financial and business communities. The School also operates academic programs in Italy at its Rome Center. The School supports an undergraduate business curriculum, the Baumhart Scholars MBA for purpose-driven professionals, the Next Generation MBA program, an EMBA and other executive education programs, and six specialty master’s programs, including a Master of Science in Finance program ranked #19 nationally (U.S. News & World Report). Other graduate programs are in the top 25 (U.S. News & World Report). Quinlan’s undergraduate business program has been ranked #1 in Chicago for over a decade (U.S. News & World Report) and multiple graduate programs are in the top 25 (U.S. News & World Report).
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Application Guidelines:
Applications received by December 5th will be prioritized, but applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. First round interviews will be conducted via Zoom and are planned to begin in mid-December 2025.
Application Process and Materials: Interested applicants must submit their application at www.careers.luc.edu, including the following application materials:
1. A brief cover letter
2. A current Curriculum Vitae
3. A research statement
4. Job Market Paper
5. A teaching philosophy statement and teaching evaluations (if available)
6. Three reference letters (or names of three references for seasoned candidates). Please include the names and contact information for three references prepared to address the candidate’s professional qualifications for this position.
For questions, please contact
Dr. Lisa Yang, Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair
Quinlan School of Business
Department of Finance
zyang4@luc.edu
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. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of an earned doctorate degree in Finance or in a closely related field by the effective date of appointment. In addition to demonstrating potential for excellence in teaching, applicants should have a strong research record or demonstrate potential for high quality research publications. Successful candidates will combine exceptional disciplinary training with a strong interest in the professional mission of the school.
