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Finance, Real Estate, and Law, Assistant Professor

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Finance, Real Estate, and Law (FRL). Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences.

With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona's future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our Principles of Community can be found here.

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and for more about faculty life, please see Your Life@CPP.

The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in real estate and finance. The successful candidate must also have a strong commitment to research and scholarly activities, and service to the Department, College, University and Community. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Real Estate, Finance, or a related field at the time of appointment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence
• Demonstrated potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated potential to contribute to the excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and/or service

Preferred/Desired

Qualifications:

• Evidence of developing and/or advising student-focused experiential learning activities
• Expertise in real estate
• Expertise in finance
• Previous peer-reviewed journal publications in Real Estate and Finance
• Teaching experience at university level

Application Process:

A completed application will consist of:

• Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Teaching Philosophy statement (2 page max) that addresses Cal Poly Pomona's commitment to excellence in education (see above);
• Three letters of recommendation;
• Evidence of past teaching experience, such as student evaluations and sample teaching portfolios, if available;
• Job market paper or representative unpublished research paper;
• Research statement that describes the applicant's research agenda, publications, works in progress, and future research plans; and
• Unofficial transcript showing highest degree earned or degree in progress.

Finalists for the position will:

• be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview; and
• be expected to make scholarly and teaching presentations.

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than September 10, 2026.

Please direct inquiries to . Applications accepted only via Page Up —online application portal—for University hires.