Finance Assistant Professor — Teaching & Research

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University in San Jose, CA invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Accounting and Finance within the Lucas College of Business, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of finance courses across undergraduate, MS Financial Analytics, and MBA programs, and will engage in research for top finance journals.

The appointment requires a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance by start of appointment.
• Scholarly Academic qualification under AACSB standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teaching finance courses at undergraduate and graduate levels across programs.
• Engage in research targeted to leading finance journals and pursue grants.
• Contribute to shared governance through department, college, and university committees.
• Organize classes within the Canvas LMS and support accessible learning.
• Demonstrate inclusive teaching practices addressing diversity in student populations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Ph.D. in Finance

AACSB standards qualification

Job description

San José State University in San Jose, CA invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Accounting and Finance within the Lucas College of Business, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of finance courses across undergraduate, MS Financial Analytics, and MBA programs, and will engage in research for top finance journals.

The appointment requires a Ph.D.