Assistant Professor of Finance

• Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Engineering, or related field from an AACSB (or EQUIS) accredited institution. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of investment, asset pricing, and general finance
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated potential for research, scholarship, and creative activities leading to publication
• Demonstrated potential for service contributions to the department, college, university, and broader community
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

We acknowledge that candidates may have a broad variety of ways that they could contribute to the Finance department at CSULB. Therefore, we encourage applications from all candidates who meet the required qualifications, regardless of the extent to which they meet the preferred qualifications outlined in this section.

• A record of successful or forthcoming publications and/or a promising research pipeline in Finance
• Teaching experience in investments, asset pricing, general finance, and related areas at the university level
• A record of related business, professional or managerial experience
• Experience successfully working with diverse student populations, including those from a range of demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience mentoring or supporting students and using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.
• Familiarity with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum and either current CFA charter holder status or a demonstrated interest in pursuing a CFA charter

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in investments, asset pricing, general finance and related areas.(Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Develop and update course content at the undergraduate and graduate levels to align with the discipline
• Maintain an active research agenda in finance, leading to presentations and publications
• Engage in service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

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