Assistant Professor of Finance

California State University, Chico (Chico State) is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Part of the 22-campus CSU system, Chico State educates a diverse student body of over 14,000, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. The university is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who embrace values of student success, equity, and inclusion, and who have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

About the Role

This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Finance, starting Fall 2027. The role is based in the Department of Information Systems, Finance, and Accounting within the College of Business, an AACSB-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.
• Maintain an active research agenda, leading to publications in high-quality refereed journals, consistent with AACSB standards.
• Engage in service activities, including department, college, and university governance through committee work; advising and mentoring students; supporting student organizations and experiential learning; and participating in professional and community service.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DBA) in Finance from an AACSB-accredited program. ABD candidates will be 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 finance journals.

About the Department

The Department of Information Systems, Finance, and Accounting (ISFA) is the largest academic department in the College of Business at Chico State. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in finance, accounting, business analytics, information systems, and operations and supply chain management. The finance program supports experiential learning through initiatives such as:

• Center for Excellence in Finance
• Financial Wellness Clinic
• Student-managed investment fund
• State-of-the-art FinTech lab equipped with Bloomberg terminals
• Active student organizations
• Strong industry partnerships

The department is home to one of the world’s five SAP University Competence Centers, providing unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with cutting-edge business technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, sick leave, and vacation.
• Tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Research support through incentive programs, professional and pedagogical travel support, access to databases, grant writing support, and professional development funds.

Initial review date: September 15, 2026. Applications received after this date may still be considered. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and a satisfactory background check. All work must be performed within the State of California, with faculty assignments requiring an on-campus presence.