Director of UIC -Finance Academy and Non-Tenure System Faculty

Salary: $130,000 - $205,000

This position is eligible for benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Summary:

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Business Administration invites applications for the position of Director of the UIC High-Finance Academy, a new initiative in the Department of Finance designed to prepare high-potential UIC students for highly competitive careers in finance.

The Academy will create a structured, multi-year pipeline that prepares students for careers in fields such as investment banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, private equity, asset and wealth management, and related areas of high finance.

Many UIC students have the drive to succeed in these careers but lack early exposure to recruiting timelines, technical preparation, and professional networks. The High-Finance Academy aims to close that gap by providing structured training, mentorship, and employer engagement beginning as early as freshman year, thereby advancing UIC’s mission of expanding access to opportunity for talented students from diverse backgrounds.

The Director will be responsible for building and leading the UIC High-Finance Academy, including developing curriculum, mentoring students, engaging alumni and employers, and helping position UIC as a pipeline for top finance talent.

• Design, build, and oversee the multi-year structure of the UIC High-Finance Academy, including technical training in financial modeling, valuation, and interview preparation.
• Lead Academy programming (workshops, seminars, and training sessions) and provide direct coaching to students pursuing internships and full-time roles.
• Organize recruiting preparation, including mock interviews and resume reviews, and foster a strong peer mentorship culture.
• Leverage industry networks to expand internship and recruiting opportunities, and build relationships with finance firms across major markets.
• Organize employer events, alumni panels, and networking opportunities.
• Scale the Academy from an initial pilot to a sustainable multi-year program, including coordinating recruiting trips, employer engagement, and securing long-term institutional support.

Summary:

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Business Administration invites applications for a non-tenure system faculty position in the Department of Finance. This position is part of a split appointment associated with the Director of the UIC High-Finance Academy and includes teaching and service responsibilities aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise.

• Non-tenure system faculty in the College of Business Administration teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students in their field of expertise and provide services to their department, college, and/or campus.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Additionally, nontenure system faculty at the rank of Clinical or Teaching Assistant Professor, Clinical or Teaching Associate Professor, and Clinical or Teaching Professor make intellectual contributions to their discipline through basic or applied research and/or activities that translate disciplinary scholarship to a professional audience.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in finance or a related field.
• For appointment at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer rank:
  Master’s degree required.
• For appointment at Clinical or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank:
  Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, JD, or equivalent) required.

• Significant professional experience in high finance (e.g., investment banking, private equity, corporate or commercial banking, asset management, or related fields).
• Strong professional network in the finance industry.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and developing finance students and/or young professionals.
• Experience teaching finance courses at the college or…