SDSU College of Engineering
Assistant Professor of Finance
SDSU College of Engineering, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Assistant Professor of Finance
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SDSU College of Engineering
Job no: 551326
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Faculty – Business/Management
Job Overview The San Diego State University (SDSU) Department of Finance in the Fowler College of Business seeks to hire a tenure‑track faculty member (Assistant Professor) who has a research and teaching interest in Corporate Finance and broadly related fields in finance and economics to begin in Fall 2026. Applications received by September 30, 2025 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled. Apply via PageUp.
Qualifications
A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and engage in both campus and professional service activities.
Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Required Qualifications By Date Of Hire
Terminal degree in Ph.D. in Finance or related fields, with all degree requirements met.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies; record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
University-level teaching experience.
Demonstrated commitment to various service work for department/college/university as well as professional organizational initiatives; commitment to collegiality, transparency, and shared governance.
Record of fostering connections and working with the business community.
Ability to direct both undergraduate and graduate student research.
Application Instructions
Cover letter / letter of interest.
Curriculum vita with names and contact information for three references.
Three confidential letters of recommendation from the references.
Publications and/or working papers.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Apply via PageUp by September 30, 2025 (preferred). For questions, please contact Dr. Yaoyi Xi (Search Committee Chair) at yxi@sdsu.edu.
Compensation and Benefits The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is $142,000 – $148,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, please refer to the SDSU employee benefits page.
SDSU Values At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Background Check and Mandatory Reporting As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. SDSU also requires disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.
Additional Information Applications close: open until filled. Advertised: Sep 10, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time.
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role at
SDSU College of Engineering
Job no: 551326
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Faculty – Business/Management
Job Overview The San Diego State University (SDSU) Department of Finance in the Fowler College of Business seeks to hire a tenure‑track faculty member (Assistant Professor) who has a research and teaching interest in Corporate Finance and broadly related fields in finance and economics to begin in Fall 2026. Applications received by September 30, 2025 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled. Apply via PageUp.
Qualifications
A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and engage in both campus and professional service activities.
Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Required Qualifications By Date Of Hire
Terminal degree in Ph.D. in Finance or related fields, with all degree requirements met.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies; record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
University-level teaching experience.
Demonstrated commitment to various service work for department/college/university as well as professional organizational initiatives; commitment to collegiality, transparency, and shared governance.
Record of fostering connections and working with the business community.
Ability to direct both undergraduate and graduate student research.
Application Instructions
Cover letter / letter of interest.
Curriculum vita with names and contact information for three references.
Three confidential letters of recommendation from the references.
Publications and/or working papers.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Apply via PageUp by September 30, 2025 (preferred). For questions, please contact Dr. Yaoyi Xi (Search Committee Chair) at yxi@sdsu.edu.
Compensation and Benefits The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is $142,000 – $148,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, please refer to the SDSU employee benefits page.
SDSU Values At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Background Check and Mandatory Reporting As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. SDSU also requires disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.
Additional Information Applications close: open until filled. Advertised: Sep 10, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time.
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