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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.
Advertised: Jul 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
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.
Advertised: Jul 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Professor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Finance Professor role. A PhD or master's in finance, economics, or accounting satisfies this. A general business degree without graduate-level finance coursework can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Universities and affiliated research institutions are cap-exempt under INA Section 214(g)(5). Your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely, so you can start any time of year without waiting for the April filing window.
Search LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Professor roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This surfaces universities and colleges that have sponsored the exact position before, not just employers open to it in theory.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for postsecondary finance teachers before your offer stage so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Prepare your credential evaluation early
If your highest degree was earned outside the U.S., get a NACES-member credential evaluation completed before your employer files. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize foreign three-year degrees for Finance Professor petitions, and delays here are the most common filing bottleneck.
Clarify whether your role is tenure-track or visiting
Visiting and adjunct Finance Professor contracts are often short-term, which affects your H-1B validity period and renewal path. Confirm your appointment type with HR before the I-129 is drafted so the petition reflects the correct employment end date.
H-1B Visa Finance Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Professor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies postsecondary finance teaching positions as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a master's degree in finance, economics, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for postsecondary teachers supports this classification. Your employer confirms the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL.
Do universities sponsoring Finance Professors have to go through the H-1B lottery?
Most do not. Colleges, universities, and affiliated nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt under the H-1B statute. Your petition can be filed at any point during the year, and USCIS processes it without counting it against the 85,000-cap. Confirm your specific employer qualifies as cap-exempt before assuming this applies.
How do I find universities that have sponsored Finance Professor H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate filters Finance Professor listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify institutions that have formally sponsored the role rather than relying on recruiter assurances. DOL discloses LCA data publicly, and this filing record is the clearest signal of a genuine sponsorship track record.
Can I teach as a Finance Professor while my H-1B petition is pending?
If you're changing from another valid nonimmigrant status, you generally must wait for H-1B approval before starting unless H-1B portability or a cap-gap provision applies to your situation. For new hires without existing U.S. work authorization, you cannot begin employment until USCIS approves the I-129 petition or grants a receipt notice under premium processing.
What happens to my H-1B if my university contract ends or isn't renewed?
Your H-1B is employer-specific, so the authorization ends when your appointment terminates. You have a 60-day grace period after your last day to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. If another institution files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires, you can continue working once that petition is received by USCIS.