Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
Department: Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance
Faculty Hire Number: 27-03
Rank: Assistant Professor
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 of Fall 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 53rd nationally. In addition, 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 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.
For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu
About the College:
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://www.csun.edu/nazarian.
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, collaborative environment. Faculty also benefit from access to leading research databases, including Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and other university-supported resources that facilitate high-quality empirical research. The department offers resources and support in addition to a variety of teaching opportunities. Other faculty technology resources (offered by CSUN IT) include BOX, AWS, Qualtrics, SPSS, Matlab, Mathematica, Camtasia, etc.
Our Finance faculty's research appeared in reputable academic journals including: Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Risk and Insurance, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Corporate Finance, Financial Review, Review of Finance, Journal of Consumer Affairs, Financial Services Review, etc. For more information about the Department, see: https://www.csun.edu/finance/.
Position:
The department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Financial Planning at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will primarily teach Financial Planning and have research interests in Financial Planning and related fields. The new hire is expected to be actively involved in our CFP Board-registered financial planning program.
In addition to teaching, 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 in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Normal teaching load is twelve hours per week; however, a 9-hour load is normally assigned to faculty who are actively engaged in research and publication to support their professional activities (SA status according to the AASCB standards).
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Financial Planning or related field (e.g., Finance, Personal Finance, or field with demonstrated connection to financial planning or finance) from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, conducting and publishing original research on finance or financial planning.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in university-level teaching (both in-person and online) in financial planning related areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, impactful research in financial planning.
Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin on September 14, 2026. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled. The Department representatives will conduct initial interviews at the upcoming CFP Board Conference in Las Vegas October 5-7, 2026. A Zoom meeting option is available for those not attending the conference. Potential candidates will be invited for campus visits thereafter.
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers.
Candidates must submit the following required materials:
• Cover letter that addresses all the required qualifications (2-page maximum, 12pt font and single spacing)
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (1-page maximum, 12pt font and single spacing)
• Teaching statement (1-page maximum, 12pt font and single spacing)
• Sample publication(s) and/or working paper(s), submitted as a single pdf (3 publications/working papers maximum)
• Contact information for at least three individuals willing to serve as references
In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including three letters of recommendation.
At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
General Information:
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The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Tracy Todd at 818-677- 2459.