Description
Colorado State University
Department of Finance and Real Estate
College of Business
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1272
The Department of Finance and Real Estate in the College of Business at Colorado State University invites applications for two nine-month tenure-track positions in Finance. Rank is at the Assistant Professor level. The department has needs for faculty in the area of investments. The start date will be August 2026.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59pm MST October 20, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Required qualifications – Candidates must have (or expect to receive by the start of employment) a doctoral degree in Finance or a closely related field and demonstrated potential to publish in top finance journals. Candidates who are currently employed as an assistant professor must have an established record of publication in the top finance journals commensurate with rank and experience.
Preferred qualifications – Preference will be given to candidates with: (1) potential to publish articles in premier and high-quality finance journals; (2) evidence of an investments-focused research stream; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (4) ability to teach finance/investments courses.
Applications should be submitted electronically through CSU HR jobs. Questions regarding the position can be emailed to: [email protected].
An application packet will consist of: 1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications; 2) a vita; 3) evidence/1-3 samples of recent research publications or working papers (multiple research samples should be combined into a single file); 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (as shown by statement of teaching philosophy); and 5) three letters of reference. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59pm MST October 20, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Harry Turtle, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated confidentially. Application materials of finalist candidates will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Finance and Real Estate.
Colorado State University
The Department of Finance and Real Estate is one of five departments in the College of Business. The Department has a strong record of research accomplishments and subscribes to most common databases. The Department offers a Master of Finance, and undergraduate concentrations in finance, financial planning, and real estate. The Department currently has 14 tenure-track and 6 non-tenure track faculty. The Department serves more than 700 undergraduate students in finance, financial planning, and real estate.
The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB-accredited business school that embraces the values of access, excellence, impact, and community. The College was recently selected as a winner of the Financial Times “Best Business School” award for responsible business education, and its Impact MBA program was ranked by Corporate Knights as the No. 4 “Better World MBA” worldwide. These recognitions are aligned with the College’s vision to inspire and inform business practices that improve societal well-being and the health of our planet.
Colorado State University is a Research 1 Carnegie Research Institution (R1 — very high research) with a land grant mission serving approximately 28,000 graduate and undergraduate (resident-instruction) students. CSU has been recognized as a premier research university, with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science. CSU also offers among the very best professional programs in the country in business, veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, agriculture, and construction management. CSU’s STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) platinum rating reflects the university’s commitment to sustainability.
Located in northern Colorado, Fort Collins is about one hour north of Denver, with an easy drive to the Rocky Mountain National Park and area ski resorts. Fort Collins consistently ranks high on quality of life measures by numerous publications; more information may be found on the City of Fort Collins visitor’s website.
As a condition for employment, CSU conducts a pre-employment Criminal Background Check (for new hires).
