Rank: Assistant Professor
Department: Finance
Starting Date: Fall 2026
The College of Business Administration (CoBA) at California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) seeks one full-time tenure-track faculty member to join its Finance department. The successful candidate(s) should possess expertise in investments, with a strong preference for applicants specializing in Fintech or in financial markets and institutions. The successful candidate(s) should possess expertise in investments, with a strong preference for applicants specializing in Fintech or in financial markets and institutions, at the assistant rank. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026. It's important to note that the position is contingent on state funding.
CSUSM is a rapidly growing university with over 14,000 total students. It is expected to grow to 25,000 at full capacity. Since CSUSM’s inception, CoBA has served the region with distinction by providing a cadre of skilled, thoughtful, and engaged students and alumni. Thus, from the very beginning, CoBA has consistently engaged with local business leaders and provided innovative programming that has profoundly impacted the region. More than 85% of its alumni stay in the region after they graduate and contribute to the growth of their organizations and the prosperity of their communities. The College has grown tremendously over the past 30 years and in fall 2021 welcomed over 2,500 undergraduate and MBA students to Markstein Hall and to the CSUSM at Temecula campus. CoBA is also the birthplace of Senior Experience, a unique signature educational program that pairs teams of senior business administration majors with local organizations in a project-based consulting experience.
San Marcos is located in North San Diego County, approximately 35 miles from both downtown San Diego and Orange County, offering a year-round pleasant climate and a full-range of recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Finance from an AACSB-accredited institution by the time of appointment. ABD applicants will be considered, provided the Ph.D. is completed by the hire date. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Economics may also be considered if their teaching and research specialization is in FinTech or closely related financial applications
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Scholarly expertise in areas such as FinTech, Al applications in Finance, modern asset pricing, investments, or financial markets and institutions.
- Relevant professional or industry experience in finance, particularly in support of finance lab activities or experiential learning initiatives.
- Possession of professional certifications such as the CFA, CPA or comparable credentials.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with, and provide support to, diverse student populations.
- Evidence of intercultural competence and engagement with diverse groups through teaching, research, and/or service.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving both the university community and the broader business community.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research interests and at least one sample of research (job market papers, or publications of research)
- Teaching portfolio that includes a teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and evidence of effective teaching (e.g., student teaching evaluations)
- Unofficial transcripts, and
- Three professional references
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,000 - $12,594 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month
Review of applications will begin January 22, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
CSUSM 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.
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