California State University, Northridge
Assistant Professor - Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance 26-01
California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Assistant Professor - Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance 26-01 Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department:
Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance Faculty Hire Number:
#26-01 Rank:
Assistant Professor 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 excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a diverse community where learning and work occur in an atmosphere of 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. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. CSUN enrolls nearly 37,000 students (as of Fall 2024), with diverse racial/ethnic representation. 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 by contacting the appropriate office.
About the College
The David Nazarian College of Business and Economics is one of the largest business schools in the nation and is accredited by AACSB International. The Nazarian College was ranked a top 50 business college by Money Magazine in 2022. It houses top-ranked programs in accounting and financial planning, with programs in entrepreneurship and business analytics. For more information, see the Nazarian College website (nazarian.csun.edu).
About the Department
The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance offers a B.S. with specializations in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, and Risk Management and Insurance, and an MBA. The department serves close to 1,000 students and supports student engagement through initiatives and organizations such as the FMA-CSUN chapter. It includes student-centered investment funds managed by undergraduates. The department comprises 11 full-time tenure-track faculty, with active research and access to research databases and teaching resources. For more information about the Department, see csun.edu/finance.
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 accreditation requirements. In addition to teaching and research, the position requires weekly office hours, attendance at faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will help the department achieve equitable academic outcomes through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Required Qualifications
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 (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 for all students 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 still be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled. Department representatives will conduct initial on-site interviews at the upcoming FMA Annual Meeting in October 2025 in Vancouver, BC. A Zoom meeting option is available for those not attending FMA. Potential candidates will be invited for campus visits thereafter.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this website: csun.edu/careers. Candidates must submit the following required materials: Cover letter that addresses all the required qualifications (2-page maximum) Curriculum vitae Research statement (1-page maximum) Teaching statement (1-page maximum) Contact information for at least three individuals willing to serve as references
In later stages, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including three letters of recommendation and sample publications and/or working paper(s).
At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from USCIS to work in the United States.
General Information
In compliance with campus crime reporting policies, CSUN provides crime statistics online. Print copies are available by request. A background check is required before any offer of employment. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy applies, and CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the appropriate office.
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Assistant Professor - Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance 26-01 Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department:
Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance Faculty Hire Number:
#26-01 Rank:
Assistant Professor 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 excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a diverse community where learning and work occur in an atmosphere of 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. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. CSUN enrolls nearly 37,000 students (as of Fall 2024), with diverse racial/ethnic representation. 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 by contacting the appropriate office.
About the College
The David Nazarian College of Business and Economics is one of the largest business schools in the nation and is accredited by AACSB International. The Nazarian College was ranked a top 50 business college by Money Magazine in 2022. It houses top-ranked programs in accounting and financial planning, with programs in entrepreneurship and business analytics. For more information, see the Nazarian College website (nazarian.csun.edu).
About the Department
The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance offers a B.S. with specializations in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, and Risk Management and Insurance, and an MBA. The department serves close to 1,000 students and supports student engagement through initiatives and organizations such as the FMA-CSUN chapter. It includes student-centered investment funds managed by undergraduates. The department comprises 11 full-time tenure-track faculty, with active research and access to research databases and teaching resources. For more information about the Department, see csun.edu/finance.
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 accreditation requirements. In addition to teaching and research, the position requires weekly office hours, attendance at faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will help the department achieve equitable academic outcomes through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Required Qualifications
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 (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 for all students 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 still be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled. Department representatives will conduct initial on-site interviews at the upcoming FMA Annual Meeting in October 2025 in Vancouver, BC. A Zoom meeting option is available for those not attending FMA. Potential candidates will be invited for campus visits thereafter.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this website: csun.edu/careers. Candidates must submit the following required materials: Cover letter that addresses all the required qualifications (2-page maximum) Curriculum vitae Research statement (1-page maximum) Teaching statement (1-page maximum) Contact information for at least three individuals willing to serve as references
In later stages, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including three letters of recommendation and sample publications and/or working paper(s).
At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from USCIS to work in the United States.
General Information
In compliance with campus crime reporting policies, CSUN provides crime statistics online. Print copies are available by request. A background check is required before any offer of employment. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy applies, and CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the appropriate office.
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