Assistant Professor of Real Estate Finance

The Finance Area of the Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) at Cal Poly is inviting applicants for a tenure-track, academic year position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Finance program is expanding its real estate curriculum and is seeking applicants with primary research and teaching interests in Real Estate Finance, with related competencies in Quantitative Finance (Financial Econometrics, Fin-Tech and Financial Analytics). Applicants should have an active research agenda and be committed to excellence in research and teaching, at both undergraduate and MBA levels.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; the anticipated hiring range is $135,200 to $149,400.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Finance Area of the Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) at Cal Poly is inviting applicants for a tenure-track, academic year position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Finance program is expanding its real estate curriculum and is seeking applicants with research and teaching interest in Real Estate Finance, as well as Quantitative Finance (Financial Econometrics, Fin-Tech and Financial Analytics). Applicants should have an active research agenda and be committed to excellence in research and teaching, at both undergraduate and MBA levels.

The successful candidate must have completed a doctorate or equivalent degree in Real Estate Finance, Finance, Economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

The Orfalea College of Business is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse university community that reflects and serves the population of California. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Applicants must submit a diversity statement that displays evidence of the applicant’s ability to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiential learning environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities. At Cal Poly, tenure-line faculty are expected to establish an on-campus presence.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu. Complete a required online application and apply to Requisition # 544850 . Applicants must attach a cover letter, current vitae, sample research paper, evidence of teaching philosophy and effectiveness, a diversity statement and a copy of unofficial transcripts as part of the electronic application. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply on or before January 28, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered.

Advertised: Dec 28 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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