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

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

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 is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the 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.

About the College: Serving over 6,700 students, 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, and its highly regarded part-time MBA program has been recognized by both the Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.

About the Department: The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance offers a comprehensive curriculum including a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with specializations in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, and Risk Management and Insurance, alongside a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Our finance programs serve close to 1,000 students.

The Department seeks two tenure-track faculty members in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach Finance courses, have research interests in Finance and related fields, and maintain an ongoing program of scholarship in finance.

In addition to teaching and research, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university.

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 (both 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.

How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information, visit this link. Candidates must submit: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Research statement, Teaching statement, and Contact information for at least three references.