Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Finance

Overview

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 for tenure and promotion. CSUN is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, and the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

CSUN is committed to excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include 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 civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who contribute to equity and inclusion in 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, with 56.3% Latinx, 18.9% White, 8.7% Asian American, 5.3% Black/African American, 0.1% Native American, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

In Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges Ranking, CSUN received the highest ranking in the CSU and was ranked 53rd nationally. 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 LAX, Santa Monica, and downtown Los Angeles, Northridge offers proximity to beaches, mountains, the financial district, Hollywood, cultural events, sports, shopping, and multicultural food experiences. Northridge combines a welcoming, suburban feel with strong community ties and sunny weather.

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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 Nazarian College was ranked a top 50 business college by Money Magazine in 2022 and its part-time MBA program has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.

It houses programs in accounting, financial planning, entrepreneurship, and business analytics. For more information about the Nazarian College, visit /

The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance offers a Bachelor of Science with specializations in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, and Risk Management and Insurance, alongside a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The finance programs serve close to 1,000 students. The department supports student engagement through initiatives and student organizations, such as the FMA – CSUN chapter, and student-centered investment funds managed by undergraduates that have helped launch students into careers in investment management and corporate finance.

The department consists of 11 full-time tenure-track faculty members who pursue research and deliver a comprehensive curriculum. Faculty have access to leading…