Assistant Professor of Corporate Finance

About the role

The San Diego State University Department of Finance in the Fowler College of Business seeks to hire two tenure-track faculty members (Assistant Professor) who have a research and teaching interest in corporate finance, international finance, investments and broadly related fields to begin in Fall 2027.

Required qualifications by date of application

• A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to:
  • Develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
  • 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 qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies
• 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, 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

Pay

• Anticipated salary range: $145,000 to $158,000
• Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience; salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances

Benefits

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

Contact

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