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

California State University, Northridge • Northridge, CA

15d • $140,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The Department of Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance at California State University, Northridge (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’s accreditation requirement. In addition to teaching and research, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Economics, or related fields 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 (both in-person and online) in areas such as investment, corporate finance, and finance electives.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach Finance courses
• Conduct research in Finance and related fields
• Maintain an ongoing program of scholarship in finance
• Maintain the criterion for “Scholarly Academic” under AACSB’s accreditation requirement
• Hold weekly office hours
• Attend faculty meetings
• Participate in assessment of student learning
• Provide service to the department, college, and university
• Help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree