Finance Tenure-Track Professor — Teach & Research

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

Job summary

San José State University’s Department of Accounting & Finance invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach broadly in finance across undergraduate, MS Financial Analytics, and MBA programs, while pursuing research in reputable journals and contributing to service at multiple levels.

The department emphasizes technology-informed finance education, cross-disciplinary research, and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses in traditional and accelerated formats.
• Engage in scholarly activities: research, grants, papers, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Participate in shared governance through department/college/university committees.
• All classes organized within the Canvas LMS by the faculty.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusive teaching materials and advisement.

Skills

PhD in Finance

AACSB standards

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Corporate finance experience

CFA designation

University teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Finance

Job description

San José State University’s Department of Accounting & Finance invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach broadly in finance across undergraduate, MS Financial Analytics, and MBA programs, while pursuing research in reputable journals and contributing to service at multiple levels.

The department emphasizes technology-informed finance education, cross-disciplinary research, and inclusive practices.