Assistant Professor - Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance #26-01

The California State University; Ohio; On-site; USD 140,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Northridge is seeking two tenure-track Assistant Professors in Finance. The role involves teaching finance courses and research in financial economics. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate effective university-level teaching. Responsibilities include engagement with a diverse student body and commitment to equitable academic outcomes. A competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $158,000 is offered, with application deadline on September 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Evidence of conducting and publishing original research on finance.
• Potential for excellence in teaching investment and corporate finance.
• Experience in culturally responsive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach finance courses and maintain an ongoing program of scholarship.
• Conduct office hours and participate in faculty meetings.
• Engage in departmental service and assessment of student learning.

Skills

University-level teaching

Research in Finance

Engagement with diverse students

Education

Ph.D. in Finance or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor - Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance #26-01

Job no: 551339

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Northridge

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Finance/Accounting, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Faculty Hire Number: #26-01

Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary Scale: $140,000 to $158,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)

CSUN’s Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

About the College: The David Nazarian College of Business and Economics serves over 6,700 students and is AACSB-accredited. The Nazarian College has been recognized by Money Magazine, Princeton Review, and U.S. News & World Report for excellence in business education. More information: https://nazarian.csun.edu/.

About the Department: The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance offers a B.S. with specializations in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, and Risk Management and Insurance, and an MBA. The department serves close to 1,000 students and supports student engagement through initiatives and organizations such as the FMA–CSUN chapter. A highlight is the student-centered investment funds managed by undergraduates, contributing to careers in investment management and corporate finance.

The department consists of 11 full-time tenure-track faculty dedicated to advancing research and delivering a comprehensive curriculum. Faculty benefit from access to research databases (e.g., WRDS) and teaching resources. The department also provides faculty with resources such as BOX, AWS, Qualtrics, SPSS, Matlab, Mathematica, and Camtasia.

Research from the Finance faculty has appeared in journals such as Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Risk and Insurance, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Corporate Finance, Financial Review, and Review of Finance. For more information: https://www.csun.edu/finance/.

Position: The Department of Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance at CSUN is seeking two tenure-track faculty members in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach Finance courses and have research interests in Finance and related fields. The position requires an ongoing program of scholarship in finance and maintaining the criterion for “Scholarly Academic” under AACSB accreditation.

In addition to teaching and research, the position requires weekly office hours, participation in faculty meetings, involvement in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. Candidates will be held to the standards of the college and department for tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the candidate will help the department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Economics, or related field from an accredited institution
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, conducting and publishing original research on finance
• Evidence of, or clear potential for excellence in university-level teaching (in-person and online) in areas such as investment, corporate finance, and finance electives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of, or clear potential for, impactful research in Finance
• Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body
• Experience or potential for using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
• Experience or potential for creating a student-centered learning environment

Application Deadline: Preferred application deadline is September 26, 2025; applications received after this date will still be considered on an as-needed basis. The position will remain open until filled. Department representatives will conduct initial on-site interviews at the FMA Annual Meeting in October 2025 in Vancouver, BC. A Zoom option is available for those not attending FMA. Potential candidates will be invited for campus visits thereafter.

How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more details, visit www.csun.edu/careers.

Candidates must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing all required qualifications (2-page maximum)
• Teaching statement (1-page maximum)
• Contact information for at least three references

In later stages, applicants may be asked to provide additional materials, including three letters of recommendation and sample publications or working papers. At the time of appointment, non-U.S. citizens must have USCIS work authorization.

General Information:

In compliance with CSU crime reporting policies, CSUN provides crime statistics online. Print copies are available by request. The position may require compliance with background checks and CSU policies, including out-of-state employment restrictions where applicable. CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the university.

Advertised: Sep 05 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: See above for deadline information.