Executive in Residence, Villanova School of Business
Villanova University
Executive in Residence, Villanova School of Business
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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20260085FPosition Title:Executive in Residence, Villanova School of BusinessPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/12-monthsDepartment:220-Finance and Real EstatePosition Summary:Why work at Villanova?- Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
Applications are invited for the Executive in Residence position within the Department of Finance and Real Estate at the Villanova School of Business. We welcome expertise from all areas of business and private sector experience. The position begins Spring 2027.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.Duties and Responsibilities:
- The position includes teaching responsibilities of the student managed fund class (FIN2342 and FIN2343) for the Finance department.
- Teaching the course includes leading and engaging a group of student portfolio managers who actively manage a long-only equity portfolio – the Wildcat Fund – over the course of two semesters.
- The position also includes oversight of all student Wildcat Fund analysts through participation in a weekly meeting of the larger group.
- The person in this position will execute trades in a timely manner for the class with the brokerage firm used by the Wildcat Fund.
- The position will supervise and participate in the annual student Stock Pitch Competition.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Significant private sector experience in business or a related field.
All initial applications are to include and application letter and curriculum vitae.Posting Date:09/29/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: CompetitiveSalary Band:Job Classification:faculty
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