| Location | Carbondale, IL |
Assistant/Associate Professor - Finance
Salary
$23,333.00 Monthly
Location
Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type
Faculty
Job Number
2600393
Department
School of Analytics, Finance and Economics-SIUC
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:
Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:
NA
FTE
1.0
Description
The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics invites those with potential for excellence in research in the field of Corporate Finance and in teaching Finance to submit an application for consideration as an Assistant or Associate Professor. This position is a continuing, tenure track, 9-month appointment to start August 10, 2027.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
The selected candidate will teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses, engage in scholarly research, and provide School/University service appropriate of academic rank. Graduate-level teaching includes the Finance PhD seminars in Corporate Finance with face-to-face interaction and supervision of students.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Finance or a related discipline. ABD applicants will be considered if all requirements for the PhD degree will be completed by August 10, 2027. If all requirements for the doctorate have not been completed by date of appointment, a nine-month, term, non-tenure-track appointment at the rank of Instructor may be offered in accordance with University policy (https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2-faps/faculty-contingent.php). Applicants must show strong potential to engage in research that leads to publications in high quality journals and effectively teach Finance PhD seminars in Corporate Finance
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with high quality journal publications.
Required Documents: A cover letter is required and should be uploaded to your application along with a curriculum vita, transcripts, job market paper, and three references. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their cover letter.
Contact: Xiaoxin Beardsley, xwang@siu.edu
Supplemental Information
College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We offer Bachelor of Science undergraduate academic degree programs in our School of Management and Marketing, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, and School of Accountancy. We offer graduate academic degrees with master's programs in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Business Analytics, Economics, Accountancy (MAcc), Business Analytics, and doctoral degree programs in Business Administration and Economics. Please visit our website at www.business.siu.edu.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
Employer Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Address 900 S. Normal Ave
Carbondale, Illinois, 62901
Website https://siu.edu/