The Department of Finance at San Francisco State University invites applications for part-time lecturer positions (non-tenure track) in corporate finance, investments, risk management, and international finance for Fall 2024 - Spring 2025.

The Finance Department currently has 12 full-time tenure/tenure-track and several part-time faculties. The faculty are actively engaging in research. Their publications have appeared in top-quality journals, including Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Financial Economics, Financial Analyst Journal, and Journal of Behavioral Finance. Our part-time faculties have advanced degrees in finance or related disciplines and experience in banking, fund management, real estate, and government agencies. The department serves a diversified body of students interested in various finance subjects. The department culture fosters intellectual collaborations among faculty and students.

The department seeks candidates with the capacity for energetic, inclusive, and supportive teaching in diverse classrooms. Applicants must have at least an M.S./M.A. (Ph.D. preferred) in finance or a related field. Professional experience, in addition to the master’s degree, will also be considered. University-level teaching experience is preferred;

The start and end dates of the semester can be found at the following link: https://webapps.sfsu.edu/public/webcal/acadcalendar

The courses available (subject to changes) in the fall are:

Fin 350 Business Finance, Fin 303 Financial Accounting, Fin 365, Real Estate Principle, Fin 536, International Finance, Fin 653, Fin 819, Fin 825. Lecture date/time are to be determined. All courses have three units. Course descriptions are available here. https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/courses/fin/

Application

Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• A cover letter expressing interest in the classes you would like to teach.
• A current Curriculum Vitae (including details of current and previous teaching experience: date of teaching, institution, class size)
• The names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails of two professional references who are in a position to comment on the applicant’s current or previous teaching experience. 

Applications will be accepted up until the beginning of the term or until the position is filled.

Salary

Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,007 – $6,359 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,925 – $12,594 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,500 – $13,831 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,184 – $14,487 per month

Anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

San Francisco State University

SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection.  SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.

San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU).  CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exceptions.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.