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

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

Hiring Department: Finance

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1040826

Posting Close Date: June 30, 2026

Salary: $130,000 - $205,000

About the University of Illinois Chicago: UIC is a Carnegie research university and the largest public university in Chicago, serving over 34,000 students from diverse backgrounds. The College of Business Administration offers multidisciplinary programs and partners with civic, corporate, and community organizations worldwide.

This position is eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Summary: The College of Business Administration invites applicants for the Director of the UIC High‑Finance Academy, a new initiative to prepare UIC students for competitive careers in finance. The Academy will develop a structured, multi‑year pipeline with curriculum, mentorship, and employer engagement beginning in freshman year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and oversee the multi‑year structure of the 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, coordinating recruiting trips, employer engagement, and securing long‑term institutional support.

Summary: A non‑tenure system faculty position in the Department of Finance, part of a split appointment associated with the Academy Director, with teaching and service responsibilities aligned with the candidate’s expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the field of expertise and provide services to the department, college, and campus.
• Contribute to disciplinary scholarship through research or activities that translate scholarship to professional audiences.
• Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

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

• Significant professional experience in high finance (e.g., investment banking, private equity, corporate or commercial banking, asset management).
• 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 university level (preferred but not required).
• Experience supporting student career development and placement in finance roles (preferred but not required).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, alumni, and industry partners.

• 50% Administrative Appointment (12/12).
• 50% NTT Faculty appointment (9/12).
• Note:
  
  The AP portion remains active during the summer, with a lower overall workload than during the academic year.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.