"Assistant Professor of Finance"

Assistant Professor of Finance

Job No: 551326

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track

Locations: Southern California: San Diego

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Business/Management

Description

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

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

• Terminal degree in Ph.D. in Finance or related fields, with all degree requirements met.

Preferred qualification

• Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies; the 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

Apply via PageUp by September 30, 2025 (preferred) providing the following materials:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Curriculum vita with the names and contact information for three references
• Three confidential letters of recommendation from the references
• Publications and/or working papers
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

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

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 from $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, click here.