FA26-014 : Assistant Professor

The Economics and Finance Department of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Business seeks applicants to join the tenure-track faculty in Financial Technology at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2026 (subject to budgetary approval). The candidate's responsibilities will include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance and related areas. Successful candidates for the position will exhibit strong research engagement and / or a strong record of publications in Finance and related disciplines.

Candidates with an interest in teaching in financial technology, tools, and regulation are particularly encouraged to apply, but all teaching areas of financial technologies will be considered. Seasoned candidates are expected to have publications or invited revisions in top-ranked journals.

The Economics and Finance Department is part of the School of Business (www.siue.edu / business) which houses a diverse set of disciplines. This diversity provides opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborative research and curricula.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public, comprehensive, regional university with an enrollment of more than 12,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Situated on 2,660 beautiful woodland acres, the campus is in a small town, 25 minutes northeast from the cultural and business centers of St. Louis, Missouri.

Terms of Appointment Full-time, continuing, tenure-eligible appointment beginning August 2026

Sources of Funds State

Qualifications Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or be ABD nearing completion of a doctoral degree in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field. If the Ph.D. was granted more than five years ago, the candidate must have a demonstrated record of scholarship, and an ongoing scholarship agenda consistent with Scholarly Academic qualifications by AACSB standards.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more information, please visit SIUE Mission, Goals, and Plans.

Application Instructions Submit letter of interest, CV, Job Market Paper, Transcripts (unofficial), and up to 3 letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline

November 10, 2025

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

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