Assistant Professor Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance #27-03
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Finance & Banking
Assistant Professor Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance #27-03
Position Description
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
Department: Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance
Faculty Hire Number: 27-03
Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2027 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Salary Scale: $140,000 to $158,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)
CSUN’s Commitment to You:
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a 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 an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the 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 ofFall 2025, CSUN enrolls ~37,000 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are 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 53 rd nationally. In addition, CSUN is ranked the 8 th best university in California, and 12 th of all public universities nationally. In terms of student experience, CSUN is placed 20 th 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 the Los Angeles International Airport, Santa Monica, and downtown Los Angeles, Northridge makes an ideal base for all the best in California living: proximity to beaches, mountains, the financial district, Hollywood, cultural events, sports, shopping, and multi-cultural food experiences.
Despite its proximity to major metropolitan attractions, Northridge retains a welcoming, suburban feel with strong community ties. Northridge averages 281 sunny days per year.
Serving over 7,000 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 highest standard in business education. The Nazarian College was ranked a top 50 business college by Money Magazine in 2022 and its highly regarded part‑time MBA program has been recognized by both the Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.
It houses the premier Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic in the country, top ranked programs in accounting, finance, and financial planning as well as new programs in entrepreneurship and business analytics. For more information about the Nazarian College of Business and Economics, see: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .
About the Department:
The Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance is dedicated to fostering a rich learning environment for our students. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with specializations in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, and Risk Management and Insurance, alongside a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Our finance programs currently serve over 1,000 students. Beyond the classroom, our department champions student engagement through various initiatives and the support of student organizations, such as the FMA – CSUN chapter.
A highlight of our department is the student‑centered investment funds, managed by undergraduates. This fund has been instrumental in launching students into successful careers within investment management and corporate finance sectors.
The department consists of 13 full‑time tenure‑track faculty members dedicated to advancing research and delivering a comprehensive curriculum. Our faculty are active scholars with publications in leading journals, and the department is committed to fostering a supportive,…
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