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Job no: 559702
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management
Position: Assistant Professor of Finance
Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (2027-2028) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $10,916 to $11,750/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications to begin August 31, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.
College of Business
Department of Finance
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Engineering, or related field from an AACSB (or EQUIS) accredited institution. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
- Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of investment, asset pricing, and general finance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Demonstrated potential for research, scholarship, and creative activities leading to publication.
- Demonstrated potential for service contributions to the department, college, university, and broader community.
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students.
We acknowledge that candidates may have a broad variety of ways that they could contribute to the Finance department at CSULB. Therefore, we encourage applications from all candidates who meet the required qualifications, regardless of the extent to which they meet the preferred qualifications outlined in this section.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A record of successful or forthcoming publications and/or a promising research pipeline in Finance.
- Teaching experience in investments, asset pricing, general finance, and related areas at the university level.
- A record of related business, professional or managerial experience.
- Experience successfully working with diverse student populations, including those from a range of demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Experience mentoring or supporting students and using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.
- Familiarity with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum and either current CFA charter holder status or a demonstrated interest in pursuing a CFA charter.
Duties:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in investments, asset pricing, general finance and related areas. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
- Develop and update course content at the undergraduate and graduate levels to align with the discipline.
- Maintain an active research agenda in finance, leading to presentations and publications.
- Engage in service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels.
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
The College of Business is a leading, dynamic urban college serving south Los Angeles County and Orange County. Business is one of the most popular fields of study on campus. Accredited since 1971 at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by AACSB International, the College of Business has approximately 4,800 undergraduate majors, almost 600 graduate students in eight masters’ programs, and a network of 65,000 graduates since its inception. We focus on providing a high-quality learning and research environment and preparing our diverse student body to excel in a global economy. The Department of Finance’s Master of Science in Financial Analytics is a STEM-designated, CFA-affiliated program and is oriented toward the CFA Program’s Candidate Body of Knowledge. CSULB is also a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner.
The Department of Finance in the College of Business at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start in Fall 2027. This position is targeted toward finance.
Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits
How to Apply - Required Documentation:
- A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement.
- Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
- CV.
- Names and contact information of three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage).
- Teaching Statement describing teaching philosophy and qualifications.
- Student evaluations, plus other evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available.
- Research Statement describing current research and future areas of research.
- Journal or conference paper(s) published or accepted for publication, if available.
- Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available).
How to Apply:
Requests for information about the position or the recruiting process should be addressed to:
Dr. Peter Ammermann, Search Committee Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Finance
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-8505
Email: cob-fin-jobs@csulb.edu
Important Notice: CSULB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment for faculty 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.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) 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.
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.
The person holding this position is 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.
All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to Environmental_Health_Safety@csulb.edu.
All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Finance Professor
Document your teaching and research credentials early
Gather syllabi, publication records, grant histories, and student evaluations before applying. PERM requires employers to attest that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced, so your dossier needs to clearly distinguish your specialization from generalist candidates.
Target universities with established PERM filing infrastructure
Research-intensive universities and land-grant institutions typically have dedicated international faculty offices that manage PERM filings routinely. Smaller liberal arts colleges may sponsor but often lack in-house experience, which can extend your timeline significantly.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Professor openings by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to departments that have never navigated the PERM process for academic hires.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 pathway before accepting an offer
A tenure-track Finance Professor role typically qualifies for EB-2 due to the doctoral degree requirement, but some visiting or non-tenure positions may only support EB-3. Confirm which category your offer supports before the I-140 stage to avoid reclassification delays.
Verify prevailing wage requirements using the OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets prevailing wage tiers by SOC code and geographic location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets Level II or Level III thresholds for postsecondary business and finance teachers before your employer submits the PERM application.
Time your PERM filing around the academic hiring cycle
Most tenure-track searches conclude in spring, but PERM processing at DOL currently averages well over a year. Ask your department chair or international office to begin the prevailing wage determination immediately after your offer letter is signed, not after onboarding.
Green Card Finance Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Professor role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Tenure-track and most full-time Finance Professor positions require a doctoral degree, which meets the EB-2 advanced degree standard. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Visiting or adjunct roles may only support EB-3, so confirm the classification with your institution's international office before accepting an offer.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
An H-1B visa gives you temporary status in three-year increments and is subject to the annual cap lottery for most employers. A PERM-based green card is a permanent immigration benefit with no annual cap at the EB-2 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: green card processing typically takes two to four years or longer, whereas an H-1B approval can be obtained within months.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for academic hires?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and submit attestations about prevailing wage compliance. For university positions, this often includes national journal advertising and campus posting requirements. The university's legal counsel or HR office manages the filing, but your publication record and specialization directly affect how the recruitment is framed.
How can I find Finance Professor jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Finance Professor openings filtered specifically by employers with green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to departments that have never filed a PERM petition. Standard academic job boards list positions without sponsorship status, so you can spend months in a search cycle before discovering an employer won't sponsor.
Can my family members get green cards through my Finance Professor sponsorship?
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are included as derivative beneficiaries on your immigrant visa application. They receive the same priority date as your I-140 petition and can adjust status or apply for immigrant visas alongside you. USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-485 adjustment of status when a visa number is immediately available, which covers derivatives automatically.