Lecturer Pool, Finance, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

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 2026 - Spring 2027.

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: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 – $13,224 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 – $14,523 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 – $15,211 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

SFSU 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. SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective. Learn more about working at the California State University and the impact of our mission.

SFSU 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.

SFSU 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.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community.  We believe that such diversity enhance our curriculum, research, and student support.  Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.

The California State University 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 exception.  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.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 89521, the CSU is required to contact the current and/or former employer(s) of an applicant in the final stages of the recruitment process and make a reasonable attempt to obtain information regarding any prior misconduct by the applicant within the last seven years.