Job No: 560752
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,
Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Business/Management
Temporary Faculty Pool
Singelyn Graduate School of Business
College of Business Administration
MS-Financial Analytics Program
The Singelyn Graduate School of Business at California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for Part-Time
Lecturer positions in financial analytics.
About Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus
California State University system and among 12 such
institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly
Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning
education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse
perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in
the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional
disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing
approach and
Teacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre
campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.
Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the
territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who
are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's
nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more
than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's
degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a
doctorate in educational leadership.
College of Business Administration
The College of Business Administration at Cal Poly Pomona, with
over 4,200 undergraduate and 700 graduate students, is one of the
nation's leading polytechnic business schools, recognized for its
Learn by Doing approach to education. Accredited by AACSB, the
College prepares students for successful careers through
experiential learning, industry engagement, and a strong commitment
to innovation and student success. Home to the Singelyn Graduate
School of Business, the College offers a dynamic environment where
students, faculty, and staff collaborate to create meaningful
educational experiences and strong connections with the Southern
California business community.
The Singelyn Graduate School of Business
The Singelyn Graduate School of Business (SGSB) at Cal Poly Pomona
is a dynamic and growing graduate business school committed to
preparing the next generation of ethical, innovative, and
industry-ready business leaders. As part of an AACSB-accredited
college, SGSB combines academic excellence with Cal Poly Pomona's
renowned Learn by Doing philosophy, providing students with
hands-on learning, meaningful industry engagement, and access to a
vibrant network of alumni, executives, and community partners.
Faculty and staff work collaboratively in a student-centered
environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and
practical impact.
SGSB offers a portfolio of graduate programs designed to meet the
evolving needs of today's organizations, including the MBA and
specialized master's degrees in accountancy, Business Analytics,
Digital Marketing, Digital Supply Chain Management, Financial
Analytics, Human Resources Leadership, and Information Security.
Several programs feature STEM designations, in-person and hybrid
formats, and strong connections to industry, allowing faculty to
engage with emerging business challenges and technologies.
A hallmark of SGSB is its commitment to creating transformative
experiences beyond the classroom. Faculty actively mentor students,
advise case competitions, industry initiatives, networking events,
and professional development activities that reflect the career
aspirations of our students. Together, faculty and staff cultivate
a collaborative community where innovation, leadership,
experiential learning, and student success are at the heart of
everything we do.
The Position
The Singelyn Graduate School of Business in the College of Business
Administration at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for
temporary faculty positions in
the Master of Science in
Financial Analytics (MSFA) program. The MSFA is a
STEM-designated, CFA-affiliated graduate program offered in
one-year and two-year cohort formats requiring 30 units of
coursework. Courses are offered year-round during the fall, spring,
and summer terms. The program prepares students for careers in
finance by combining a strong foundation in financial markets with
advanced analytical and quantitative methods. Students develop the
knowledge and technical skills needed to analyze complex financial
data, build predictive models, and make data-driven financial
decisions. The curriculum includes financial analysis, advanced
corporate finance, financial reporting and equity valuation,
quantitative investment analysis and portfolio management, big data
analytics in finance using Python and R, data visualization,
machine learning in finance, fixed income securities, quantitative
risk management with financial derivatives using Python, financial
technology (FinTech), and an asset management practicum.
The pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed,
based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be
available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins
in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins
mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during
the Summer Sessions may also be available. More information about
the program (learning outcomes, curriculum, roadmap, etc.) can be
found in
this link.
The program offers courses throughout the fall, spring, and summer
terms according to
the
curriculum roadmap. However, there is an immediate need for
instructors to teach the following courses in fall 2026:
FRL 6120: Financial Reporting, Analysis and Equity
Valuation
FRL 6200: Financial Analysis I
FRL 6330: Quantitative Investment Analysis and
Portfolio Management
FRL 6370: Advanced Corporate Finance
We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and
student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:
- Financial Reporting, Analysis and Equity Valuation
- Quantitative Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Applying Data Analytics in Finance
- Fixed Income Securities
- Quantitative Risk Management with Financial Derivatives
- Financial Technology
Responsibilities
Teach assigned courses within the program curriculum; deliver
instructional content; evaluate student learning through
assignments, examinations, and other assessments; submit grades in
accordance with college deadlines and policies; and maintain weekly
office hours commensurate with assigned teaching load. Assignments
may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
Required Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Finance, Financial Analytics, Financial
Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Business Analytics, Data
Science, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely
related field and significant professional experience (at least
five years) in a relevant area of finance or financial
analytics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Finance, Financial Analytics, Financial
Engineering, Business Administration (Finance), Economics,
Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related
quantitative field.
- Demonstrated expertise in finance and financial analytics
through research, teaching, or industry practice.
- Ability to teach graduate-level quantitative courses using
tools such as Python, R, SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Bloomberg,
or similar technologies.
- University-level teaching experience, preferably at the
graduate level.
- CFA, FRM, CPA, CQF, or other relevant professional
certifications.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Investment management
- Corporate finance
- Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
- Banking
- Risk management
- FinTech
- Financial modeling
- Data analytics or machine learning applications in finance
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level
and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
Salary
MS-Financial Analytics is a self-support program. Adjunct faculty
are compensated based on the CSU Salary Schedule for Instructional
Faculty, Special Programs, Class Code 2322. Compensation will be
commensurate with the assigned workload and enrollment. Please see
the table below.
Salary Schedule Class Code 2322
Students Enrolled
Instructor Rate ($ for one unit)
1
165
2
330
3
494
4
659
5
824
6
989
7
1154
8
1318
9
1483
10
1648
11
1813
12
1978
13
2143
14
2279
15
2279
16
2279
17
2279
18
2279
19
2279
20
2279
21
2279
22
2279
23
2279
24
2279
25 or more
2279
Benefits
Positions hired exclusively to teach in the self-support programs
are not eligible for benefits.
How to Apply
A complete application must include:
- Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to
teach)
- Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts
required upon hire)
- Three professional references with names and email
addresses
- Proof of teaching effectiveness (if available)
Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all
questions about the position to Nastaran Simarasl, the Singelyn
Graduate School of Business Director
, at
nsimarasl@cpp.edu.
Disclosures
Education Code 89521 Requirements:
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Pursuant
to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to
disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision
or final judicial decision determining that they have committed
sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
Background Check:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and
may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the
position.
Out of State Employment:
In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California and
prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of
California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus
presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter:
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.
International Candidates:
Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work
status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under
the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty
already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa
(such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider
filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the
current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions,
please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu. We
strongly recommend that faculty review their individual
circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal
counsel.
Clery Act:
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus
security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act,
California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education
Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report
and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at
Cal Poly
Pomona's Annual Security Report and
Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.
EEO Statement:
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex,
color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law
and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona 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. Cal Poly Pomona
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.
Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent
many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering
an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and
belonging to support educational excellence and student success.
Through academic programs, student organizations and activities,
faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage
meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher
education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and
empowering individuals to reach their full potential by
prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff
training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit,
diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Reasonable Accommodation:
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by
email at
ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For
more information, go to
Employment Notices.
Other Notices:
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Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.
Advertised: August 03, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close: March 01, 2027 (11:55 PM)
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/560752/lecturer-msfinancial-analytics-program
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