Lecturer - MS-Financial Analytics Program

Temporary Faculty Pool

Singelyn Graduate School of Business
College of Business Administration
MS-Financial Analytics Program

The Singelyn Graduate School of Business at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer positions in financial analytics.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

College of Business Administration

The College of Business Administration at Cal Poly Pomona, with over 4,200 undergraduate and 700 graduate students, is one of the nation's leading polytechnic business schools, recognized for its Learn by Doing approach to education. Accredited by AACSB, the College prepares students for successful careers through experiential learning, industry engagement, and a strong commitment to innovation and student success. Home to the Singelyn Graduate School of Business, the College offers a dynamic environment where students, faculty, and staff collaborate to create meaningful educational experiences and strong connections with the Southern California business community.

The Singelyn Graduate School of Business

The Singelyn Graduate School of Business (SGSB) at Cal Poly Pomona is a dynamic and growing graduate business school committed to preparing the next generation of ethical, innovative, and industry-ready business leaders. As part of an AACSB-accredited college, SGSB combines academic excellence with Cal Poly Pomona's renowned Learn by Doing philosophy, providing students with hands-on learning, meaningful industry engagement, and access to a vibrant network of alumni, executives, and community partners. Faculty and staff work collaboratively in a student-centered environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and practical impact.

SGSB offers a portfolio of graduate programs designed to meet the evolving needs of today's organizations, including the MBA and specialized master’s degrees in accountancy, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Digital Supply Chain Management, Financial Analytics, Human Resources Leadership, and Information Security. Several programs feature STEM designations, in-person and hybrid formats, and strong connections to industry, allowing faculty to engage with emerging business challenges and technologies.

A hallmark of SGSB is its commitment to creating transformative experiences beyond the classroom. Faculty actively mentor students, advise case competitions, industry initiatives, networking events, and professional development activities that reflect the career aspirations of our students. Together, faculty and staff cultivate a collaborative community where innovation, leadership, experiential learning, and student success are at the heart of everything we do.

The Position

The Singelyn Graduate School of Business in the College of Business Administration at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for temporary faculty positions in the Master of Science in Financial Analytics (MSFA) program. The MSFA is a STEM-designated, CFA-affiliated graduate program offered in one-year and two-year cohort formats requiring 30 units of coursework. Courses are offered year-round during the fall, spring, and summer terms. The program prepares students for careers in finance by combining a strong foundation in financial markets with advanced analytical and quantitative methods. Students develop the knowledge and technical skills needed to analyze complex financial data, build predictive models, and make data-driven financial decisions. The curriculum includes financial analysis, advanced corporate finance, financial reporting and equity valuation, quantitative investment analysis and portfolio management, big data analytics in finance using Python and R, data visualization, machine learning in finance, fixed income securities, quantitative risk management with financial derivatives using Python, financial technology (FinTech), and an asset management practicum.

The pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. More information about the program (learning outcomes, curriculum, roadmap, etc.) can be found in this link.

The program offers courses throughout the fall, spring, and summer terms according to the curriculum roadmap. However, there is an immediate need for instructors to teach the following courses in fall 2026:

• FRL 6120: Financial Reporting, Analysis and Equity Valuation
• FRL 6200: Financial Analysis I
• FRL 6330: Quantitative Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
• FRL 6370: Advanced Corporate Finance

We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• Financial Reporting, Analysis and Equity Valuation
• Quantitative Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Applying Data Analytics in Finance
• Fixed Income Securities
• Quantitative Risk Management with Financial Derivatives
• Financial Technology

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses within the program curriculum; deliver instructional content; evaluate student learning through assignments, examinations, and other assessments; submit grades in accordance with college deadlines and policies; and maintain weekly office hours commensurate with assigned teaching load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Financial Analytics, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field and significant professional experience (at least five years) in a relevant area of finance or financial analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Finance, Financial Analytics, Financial Engineering, Business Administration (Finance), Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated expertise in finance and financial analytics through research, teaching, or industry practice.
• Ability to teach graduate-level quantitative courses using tools such as Python, R, SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Bloomberg, or similar technologies.
• University-level teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level.
• CFA, FRM, CPA, CQF, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Investment management
  • Corporate finance
  • Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
  • Banking
  • Risk management
  • FinTech
  • Financial modeling
  • Data analytics or machine learning applications in finance
  • Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.

Salary

MS-Financial Analytics is a self-support program. Adjunct faculty are compensated based on the CSU Salary Schedule for Instructional Faculty, Special Programs, Class Code 2322. Compensation will be commensurate with the assigned workload and enrollment. Please see the table below.

Salary Schedule Class Code 2322

Benefits

Positions hired exclusively to teach in the self-support programs are not eligible for benefits.

How to Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• Proof of teaching effectiveness (if available)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Nastaran Simarasl, the Singelyn Graduate School of Business Director, at nsimarasl@cpp.edu.

Disclosures

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

Pursuant to Education Code 89521 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.

Background Check:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out of State Employment:

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.

Mandated Reporter:

International Candidates:

Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

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EEO Statement:

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Other Notices:

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Advertised: August 03, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: March 01, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time

Pursuant to Education Code 89521 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.

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.

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.