Real Estate / Corporate Finance
Tenure-Track
The Department of Finance at California State University, Fullerton, invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track position at the open rank of Assistant, Associate, and full Professor to begin Fall 2018. CSUF values and is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community.
Position
We are seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Real Estate or Corporate Finance. The Department is interested in Real Estate or Corporate Finance candidates with solid training, and strong teaching and research potential. The successful applicant is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, value diversity, serve on the committees, and engage in activities that benefit the department, University, and community. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching, strong scholarly and creative activities which result in publication of high-quality refereed journal articles, and substantial services.
Qualifications
- A doctorate in Real Estate, Finance or a related field from an accredited institution. ABD's may apply but must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the appointment date.
- Candidates must have solid training, and demonstrate strong teaching and research potential.
- Evidence of (or potential for) publications in high quality journals is required.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.
- Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse range of students, faculty, staff, and external audiences.
- Preference will be given to applicants with online teachings skills.
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 application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Rank & Salary
This is an open rank tenuretrack position. Applicants with significant experience and publication record may be considered at a higher rank. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualification. Summer research grants, moving expenses, and a reduced teaching load may be available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is also offered which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.php
Appointment Date
August 15, 2018
Application Procedure
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. To apply, please go to: https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and 9839BR to begin the application process and provide the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of transcripts
- Teaching evaluations (including student comments)
- Sample publication(s)
- A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenge in teaching or working with a diverse student population (approximately one page, single-spaced)
- Three letters of reference (see instruction below)
On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. They will immediately receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back in to the recruitment system.
Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Jing Yang, Department Chair, Department of Finance at jyang@fullerton.edu or call (657) 278-2217.
Application Deadline
We will interview at the FMA Annual Meeting (Boston, Massachusetts). Screening for interviews at the FMA Annual Meeting will occur for vitae received by September 18, 2017. Full consideration will be given to applications received by the deadline. We will continue reviewing subsequent applicants on a rolling basis, as needed, until the position is filled.
Applications may be considered until position is filled. Review of applications will begin on August 21, 2017.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
The College
Mihaylo College of Business & Economics is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) at both the undergraduate and masters levels. There are over 150 full- time faculty members and 8,500 students, including more than 600 graduate students. Bachelors' degrees are offered in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Entertainment & Tourism, Finance, Management (Operations, General, and Human Resources), Information Systems/Decision Sciences, Marketing, and International Business, among others. Masters' degrees are in Business Administration, Economics, Management Science, Information Technology, Accounting, and Taxation. For more information about the College visit: http://business.fullerton.edu/
The Department
The Finance department currently has 18 tenured and tenure-track faculty supplemented by multiple part-time and full-time adjunct faculty members. Tenure-track faculty members have published their research in journals such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, Review of Finance, Financial Management, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Financial Management, Real Estate Economics, and Journal of Risk and Insurance, among others. The department houses two active centers of excellence - the Real Estate and Land Use Institute and the Center for Insurance Studies. These entities raise funds for extra-curricular student activities and provide opportunities for interaction with the local business community. The Department anticipates launching two new M.S. level degree programs in coming years. For more information about the department, please visit: http://business.fullerton.edu/Department/Finance