Description
The San Diego State University (SDSU) Department of Finance in the Fowler College of Business seeks to hire a tenured faculty member (Associate/Full Professor) who has an accomplished record of research and teaching in Real Estate and broadly related fields in Finance and Economics to begin in Fall 2026. A named professorship (endowed) will accompany the appointment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Interested
applicants are encouraged to complete their applications immediately. Apply via PageUp.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter/letter of interest
- Curriculum vita
- Names and contact information for five references (references will not be contacted until a candidate reaches the final rounds)
- Three publications and/or working papers
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
For questions, please contact Dr. Yaoyi Xi (Search Committee Chair) at yxi@sdsu.edu.
Requirements
Required qualifications by date of application
- A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.
- Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Required qualifications by date of hire
- Earned Ph.D. in finance or related fields
- Tenured faculty with a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and other professional activity. (Advanced assistant professors nearing tenure will also be considered.)
- Record of mentoring junior faculty and strong leadership, interpersonal skills.
- Record of fostering connections and working with the business community. Leading department/college/university/professional organizational initiatives.
- Demonstrated commitment to shared governance, transparency, and collegiality.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural campus and community setting.
- Experience in supervising and collaborating with professional and technical staff.
