NR - Assistant Professor Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance #27-03

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

85d•$140,000 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Financial Planning at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will primarily teach Financial Planning and have research interests in Financial Planning and related fields. The new hire is expected to be actively involved in our CFP Board-registered financial planning program. In addition to teaching, 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. Normal teaching load is twelve hours per week; however, a 9-hour load is normally assigned to faculty who are actively engaged in research and publication to support their professional activities (SA status according to the AASCB standards).

Requirements

Ph.D. in Financial Planning or related field (e.g., Finance, Personal Finance, or field with demonstrated connection to financial planning or finance) from an accredited institution.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, conducting and publishing original research on finance or financial planning.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in university-level teaching (both in-person and online) in financial planning related areas.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body
Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
Experience creating a student-centered learning environment
Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
Evidence of, or clear potential for, impactful research in financial planning.

Responsibilities

Teach Financial Planning
Conduct and publish original research on finance or financial planning
Engage in university-level teaching (both in-person and online) in financial planning related areas
Maintain 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