Assistant Professor of Finance

Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester)

Pay

The Assistant Professor (2027-2028) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $10,916 to $11,750 per month. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the University

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. The university is committed to serving diverse students and actively supports:

• The Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success
• El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives for the benefit of all students
• The President’s Equity and Change Commission, dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in the community and culture

CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

About the College and Department

The College of Business is a leading, dynamic urban college serving south Los Angeles County and Orange County. Business is one of the most popular fields of study on campus. Accredited since 1971 at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by AACSB International, the College of Business has approximately 4,800 undergraduate majors, almost 600 graduate students in eight master’s programs, and a network of 65,000 graduates.

The Department of Finance’s Master of Science in Financial Analytics is a STEM-designated, CFA-affiliated program oriented toward the CFA Program’s Candidate Body of Knowledge. CSULB is also a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Engineering, or related field from an AACSB (or EQUIS) accredited institution. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of investment, asset pricing, and general finance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated potential for research, scholarship, and creative activities leading to publication.
• Demonstrated potential for service contributions to the department, college, university, and broader community.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of successful or forthcoming publications and/or a promising research pipeline in Finance.
• Teaching experience in investments, asset pricing, general finance, and related areas at the university level.
• A record of related business, professional, or managerial experience.
• Experience successfully working with diverse student populations, including those from a range of demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students and using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.
• Familiarity with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum and either current CFA charter holder status or a demonstrated interest in pursuing a CFA charter.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in investments, asset pricing, general finance, and related areas. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Develop and update course content at the undergraduate and graduate levels to align with the discipline.
• Maintain an active research agenda in finance, leading to presentations and publications.
• Engage in service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels.

Benefits

Information on the excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located on the CSU Employee Benefits page.

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all students, including students with disabilities, first-generation college students, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. The university aims to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of its commitment to serve the People of California, maintain excellence, and offer students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.