Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
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’s Commitment to You:
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. As of Fall 2024, CSUN enrolls nearly 37,000 students, where 56.3% are Latinx, 18.9% are White, 8.7% are Asian American, 5.3% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
In the Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges Ranking, CSUN received the highest ranking in the CSU and was ranked 53rd nationally. In addition, CSUN is ranked the 8th best university in California, and 12th of all public universities nationally. In terms of student experience, CSUN is placed 20th nationally, and it ranks 5th in the nation for social mobility.
Northridge is in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, a vibrant and culturally diverse region of Los Angeles County. Located 30 miles north of the Los Angeles International Airport, Santa Monica, and downtown Los Angeles, Northridge makes an ideal base for all the best in California living: proximity to beaches, mountains, the financial district, Hollywood, cultural events, sports, shopping, and multicultural food experiences. Despite its proximity to major metropolitan attractions, Northridge retains a welcoming, suburban feel with strong community ties. Northridge averages 281 sunny days per year.
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 highest standard in business education. 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. It houses top-ranked programs in accounting and financial planning as well as new programs in entrepreneurship and business analytics. For more information about the Nazarian College of Business and Economics, visit
https://nazarian.csun.edu/.
About the Department:
The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance is dedicated to fostering a rich learning environment for our students. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes 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 currently serve close to 1,000 students. Beyond the classroom, our department champions student engagement through various initiatives and the support of student organizations, such as the FMA–CSUN chapter. A highlight of our department is the student-centered investment funds, managed by undergraduates. This fund has been instrumental in launching students into successful careers within investment management and corporate finance sectors.
The department consists of 11 full-time tenure-track faculty members dedicated to advancing research and delivering a comprehensive curriculum. Our faculty are active scholars with publications in leading journals, and the department is committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative environment. Faculty also benefit from access to leading research databases, including Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and other university-supported resources that facilitate high-quality empirical research. The department offers resources and support in addition to a variety of teaching opportunities. Other faculty technology resources (offered by CSUN IT) include BOX, AWS, Qualtrics, SPSS, Matlab, Mathematica, Camtasia, etc.
Our Finance faculty's research appeared in reputable academic journals, including: Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Risk and Insurance, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Corporate Finance, Financial Review, Review of Finance, etc. For more information about the Department, see:
https://www.csun.edu/finance/.
Position:
The Department of Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking two tenure-track faculty members in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will teach Finance courses and have research interests in Finance and related fields. The position requires an ongoing program of scholarship in finance and maintaining the criterion for “Scholarly Academic” under AACSB’s accreditation requirement.
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. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
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. However, the position will remain open until filled. Department representatives will conduct initial on-site interviews at the upcoming FMA Annual Meeting in October 2025 in Vancouver, BC. A Zoom meeting option is available for those not attending FMA. Potential candidates will be invited for campus visits thereafter.
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
Candidates must submit the following required materials:
- Cover letter that addresses all the required qualifications (2-page maximum)
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (1-page maximum)
- Teaching statement (1-page maximum)
- Contact information for at least three individuals willing to serve as references
In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including three letters of recommendation and sample publications and/or working paper(s).
At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.
General Information:
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The person holding this position may be 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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily 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 the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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.
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the
Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Tracy Todd at 818-677-2459.