Assistant Professor of Finance

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Finance, starting Fall 2027 in the College of Business, Department of Information Systems, Finance, and Accounting. Initial review date: September 15, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DBA) in Finance from an AACSB-accredited program.
• ABD candidates considered if all degree requirements are expected to be completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and research leading to publication in refereed journals in finance.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses aligned with expertise and departmental needs.
• Maintain an active research agenda with publications in high-quality refereed journals, consistent with AACSB standards.
• Contribute to department, college, and university governance through committee work.
• Advise and mentor students; support student organizations and experiential learning activities.
• Engage in professional and community service.

Department & College Context

The Department of Information Systems, Finance, and Accounting (ISFA) is the largest academic department in the College of Business, offering innovative undergraduate and graduate programs in finance, accounting, business analytics, information systems, and operations and supply chain management. Faculty are part of a collaborative community committed to excellence in teaching, impactful scholarship, and student success.

• Finance program supports experiential learning through the Center for Excellence in Finance, Financial Wellness Clinic, student-managed investment fund, and a state-of-the-art FinTech lab equipped with Bloomberg terminals.
• Active student organizations and strong industry partnerships.
• Home to one of the world's five SAP University Competence Centers, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration with cutting-edge business technologies.

The College of Business emphasizes hands-on, applied learning in a residential environment and is accredited by AACSB International. Scholarship is supported through research incentive programs, professional and pedagogical travel support, database access, grant writing support, and professional development funds.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Sick leave, vacation, and health insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits package detailed at CSU Chico HR Benefits.

Additional Requirements & Notes

• All work must be performed within the State of California; faculty assignments require on-campus presence.
• Satisfactory background check (including criminal records check) required before offer.
• Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision determining sexual harassment within the last 7 years (after meeting minimum qualifications, before offer).
• Final-stage applicants must sign a release authorizing current/former employers to disclose substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Employment contingent on proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.; H-1B sponsorship not available for candidates subject to the $100,000 fee under the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation.
• Position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CSU Executive Order 1083) and must report discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation to the Title IX coordinator.
• Annual Security Report (Clery Act) available online or via Chico State Police Department (530-898-5555).