Assistant Professor, Finance

The Finance Department at Carthage College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance position on a multi-year renewable contract, starting Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will join the Finance Department to teach undergraduate finance courses that may include Corporate Finance, Money & Banking, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, and Fixed Income & Derivatives Analysis , depending on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. The candidate will also play a key role in shaping career-preparation coursework, with the opportunity to design new courses aligned with the CFA and/or CFP curricula, and to help the Department expand its offerings in fintech and AI applications in finance.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Master's degree (or higher) in Finance or a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution

- Significant professional experience in investment, banking, or another area of financial services

Preferred Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Finance or a related field

- Evidence of prior teaching effectiveness in a liberal arts setting

- Experience with or interest in fintech, financial data analytics, or AI applications in finance, and the ability to help build this area into the curriculum

- Established relationships with employers, alumni, or industry professionals that can support student career outcomes

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will serve as faculty advisor to the Finance and Investment Club, collaborate with employers, alumni, and career readiness staff to keep the curriculum industry-relevant, and provide service to the college and department through advising and committee work.

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of past teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three professional references. For best consideration, applications should be received by 11/30. Additional questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Chao Zheng, Chair of the Finance Department, at [email protected] .

About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This position requires a background screening