Finance, Real Estate, and Law, Assistant Professor

Tenure Track Faculty Position – Assistant Professor, Finance, Real Estate, and Law – College of Business Administration

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is inviting applications for a tenure‑track faculty position in the Department of Finance, Real Estate, and Law (FRL). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in real‑estate and finance, and demonstrate a strong commitment to research, scholarship, and service to the Department, College, University, and community.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

A completed application will consist of:

• Cover letter describing 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.
• 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• Job market paper or representative unpublished research paper.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.
• Unofficial transcript showing highest degree earned or degree in progress.

Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts for the highest degree before the on‑campus interview and will 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.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADA Coordinator.