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Assistant Professor of Finance

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo  ·  Finance  ·  Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackFinance

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Go to... PTOC Assistant Professor of Finance Apply now Job no: 556255 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management, On-site (work in-person at business location) The Finance Area of the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic

State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-line, academic-year faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Finance beginning August 17, 2026. We seek candidates with research and teaching interests in corporate finance, investments, and related applied areas, including but not limited to financial analytics, and financial planning and wealth management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications, and the ability to contribute to Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy through applied, experiential instruction and student engagement. The Finance Area consists of 10 tenure track faculty with diverse areas of academic interests. Over 600 students pursue financial management and real

estate finance. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated hiring range for an Assistant Professor is $141,700 to $156,600. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENTThis 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 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 complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s

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