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

Opt For Healthy Living, Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Assistant Professor - Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance #26-01 Job no:

551339

Work type:

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location:

Northridge

Categories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Finance/Accounting, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department:

Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance

Faculty Hire Number:

#26-01

Effective Date of Appointment:

Fall 2026

(Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary Scale:

$140,000 to $158,000

(Dependent upon qualifications)

CSUN’s Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include respect for all people, partnerships with the community, and encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a diverse community where all can learn and work with civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who contribute to equity and inclusion in pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

About the College:

The David Nazarian College of Business and Economics serves over 6,700 students and is accredited by AACSB International. It houses programs in accounting, financial planning, entrepreneurship, and business analytics. For more information, visit https://nazarian.csun.edu/.

About the Department:

The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance offers a Bachelor of Science with specializations in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, and Risk Management and Insurance, alongside an MBA. The department serves close to 1,000 students and supports student engagement through initiatives and organizations such as the FMA–CSUN chapter. A notable feature is student-centered investment funds managed by undergraduates. The department provides research resources and teaching opportunities, including access to tools like WRDS and other university-supported resources.

Position:

The Department of Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance at CSUN seeks two tenure-track faculty members in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach Finance courses and maintain an ongoing program of scholarship in finance, meeting the AACSB criterion for “Scholarly Academic.”

In addition to teaching and research, the position requires weekly office hours, participation in faculty meetings, assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The candidate will work toward equitable outcomes for all students through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Experience or potential for creating a student-centered learning environment

Application Deadline:

Preferred application deadline is

September 26, 2025 ; applications received after this date will be considered on an as-needed basis. The position will remain open until filled. Department representatives will conduct initial on-site interviews at the FMA Annual Meeting in October 2025 in Vancouver, BC. A Zoom option is available for those not attending FMA. Campus visits will follow for potential candidates.

How to Apply:

Rules: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, visit www.csun.edu/careers.

Required Materials:

Cover letter addressing all required qualifications (2-page maximum)

Teaching statement (1-page maximum)

Contact information for at least three references

In later stages, applicants may be asked to provide additional materials, including three letters of recommendation and sample publications and/or working papers.

At the time of appointment, non-U.S. citizens must have authorization from USCIS to work in the United States.

General Information:

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. For inquiries, contact the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Advertised:

Sep 05 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: open

Note: The Department of Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance at CSUN is seeking two tenure-track faculty members in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor.

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