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The Puri School of Business at Rockford University is seeking qualified candidates for a fulltime, tenure-track position in Finance and Economics starting Fall 2025. Our programs include traditional and accelerated bachelor and MBA programs. The successful candidate will have a primary teaching responsibility in finance and economics among our day and evening classes. Fulltime teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.

Since 1847, our faculty have prepared graduates to make their mark all around the world. Your role as a finance and economics faculty member in the Puri School of Business is to empower our graduates to accomplish anything. With rich academic opportunities, practical experiences, and global perspectives, the Puri School of Business creates an unparalleled academic opportunity where your academic excellence will contribute to our diverse academic programs.

Preference will be given to candidates with the appropriate terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D., DBA, ABD), a record of successful teaching, and relevant business experience. Preferred skills include experience with Bloomberg, economics, data analytics, associated certificates, and utilization in courses. Recent college-level teaching experience is highly desirable. The successful applicant must have an educational philosophy compatible with that of a private, independent institution with a liberal arts environment.  

We are looking for candidates with outstanding teaching skills, interest in advising traditional and non-traditional students from globally diverse populations. The ideal candidate will be willing to direct internships, and willing to become actively involved in the Rockford area community. If you have the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, have an interest in online teaching, and would like to explore the opportunity to write and publish in professional or academic journals, you are encouraged to apply.

Our review of applications will begin March 1, 2025, and the application process will remain open until the position is filled. An exceptional benefit is effective upon hire.  Annual compensation range is $60,000-$63,000.

Please submit the following via a single .pdf to HumanResources@Rockford.edu :

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Transcripts (official upon hire)
• Three references (Names and contact information)
• Your Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly potential

At Rockford University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values a well-rounded workforce and community. We welcome candidates who, through their professional experience, contribute to excellence in their work and enhance our institutional mission.