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Assistant Professor of Finance
Posted: October 23, 2008

Contact Information

Company Name: Loras College
Job Location: Information and Administrative Offices
1450 Alta Vista
DUBUQUE, IA 52001

Job Details

Job Category:Education
Job Type:Employee
Job Status:Full Time
Shift:First Shift
Pay:To be discussed at time of interview.
Min. Education:Doctorate
Benefits:Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursment
Num. Positions:1

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY.  The Loras College Division of Business Administration invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Finance available August 2009.  The usual teaching load is 21 hours/credits per academic year, and courses taught will depend on the candidate’s areas of expertise and division and college needs.  Possible courses may include:  Introduction to Financial Management, Intermediate Financial Management, Investments, Portfolio Applications, Insurance, Personal Finance, Financial Institutions and Finance Seminar.  Additionally, faculty members are expected to contribute by offering courses in the interdisciplinary general education curriculum.  The successful candidate will be an individual interested in and committed to undergraduate teaching. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.  M.B.A. or M.S. or Ph.D. in finance or related field required.  College-level teaching experience preferred.  Industry experience desirable. 

COMPENSATION.  Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, tuition remission program, family membership in Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.  

DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.  There are thirteen full-time faculty in the division providing majors in the following areas:  Accounting, Business, Finance, Management, Computing & Information Technology and Marketing. 

The College:  Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution with preprofessional and career preparation and dedicated to high academic, ethical and moral standards. The student body consists of approximately 1,600 students, over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College and respect the College’s Catholic tradition.  The college is a wireless, laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich, interdisciplinary science courses for the general education curriculum. 

The Community:  Loras College’s 60 acre campus is located on one of Dubuque’s highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque’s population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque’s unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities, and in addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry.  Loras College is a Catholic, four-year liberal arts, coeducational institution of approximately 1,600 students.  Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the college and to respect its Catholic tradition.

APPLICATION DEADLINE.   Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  For additional information contact:  Professor Thomas S. Collins, Chair of Finance Search Committee at (563) 588-7725 or [email protected]. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE.  Must go to:  http://loras.iapplicants.com.  Please upload:  your letter of application and curriculum vitae using the UPLOAD resume feature.  You will need to combine all of these into one document before uploading.  Do not send reference letters until requested.  Please contact the Loras College HOD office at (563) 588-7110 if you have any questions. 

AA/EOE.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Please visit Loras at:  www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.

How To Apply

Alternate Web Site:http://loras.iapplicants.com

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