"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Finance"

Description

The San Diego State University (SDSU) Department of Finance in the Fowler College of Business seeks to hire a tenured faculty member (Associate/Full Professor) who has an accomplished record of research and teaching in Real Estate and broadly related fields in Finance and Economics to begin in Fall 2026. A named professorship (endowed) will accompany the appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete their applications immediately. Apply via PageUp.

Qualifications

Required qualifications by date of application

• A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.
• Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.

Required qualifications by date of hire

• Earned Ph.D. in finance or related fields
• Tenured faculty with a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and other professional activity. (Advanced assistant professors nearing tenure will also be considered.)
• Record of mentoring junior faculty and strong leadership, interpersonal skills.
• Record of fostering connections and working with the business community. Leading department/college/university/professional organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to shared governance, transparency, and collegiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural campus and community setting.
• Experience in supervising and collaborating with professional and technical staff.

Application Instructions

Apply via PageUp. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete their applications immediately. Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Curriculum vita
• Names and contact information for five references (references will not be contacted until a candidate reaches the final rounds)
• Three publications and/or working papers
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

For questions, please contact Dr. Yaoyi Xi (Search Committee Chair) at yxi@sdsu.edu.

Salary

The salary for this position is $165-173k for Associate and $175-182k for Full professor, based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. 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. A named professorship (endowed) will accompany the appointment. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here.