Assistant Professor of Accounting

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

The Accounting and Law Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, academic year position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the primary area of accounting beginning August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will join our tenure-track system in which all faculty are expected to be outstanding teachers, maintain a consistent and productive scholarly research program, and participate actively in the area, college and university service activities. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected. The anticipated hiring range is $140,200 to $155,000. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT 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 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 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 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, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. The Accounting and Law Area within the Orfalea College of Business is dedicated to preparing career-ready leaders who pair an understanding of how businesses operate with strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to contribute immediately to the workplace and navigate complex organizational challenges with fairness, empathy, and data-driven insight. The successful candidate will join a faculty who are both accomplished teachers and scholars, with research published in journals such as Journal of Accounting Research, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Journal of Information Systems, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Issues in Accounting Education, and Advances in Accounting Behavioral Research. Learn more about the Accounting concentration at https://orfalea.calpoly.edu/undergraduate-programs/concentrations/accounting and more about our faculty at https://orfalea.calpoly.edu/about-us/directory/accounting-and-law-academic-area.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in accounting from an accredited institution and must be academically qualified under AACSB standards.
The Ph.D. should be awarded by the time of appointment in Fall 2026.
Applicants must demonstrate a record of high-quality research published in peer-reviewed journals, or clear evidence of the potential to establish such a record, as well as evidence of (or potential for) excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those with expertise in the area of auditing or accounting information systems, but we welcome applicants with varying levels of experience from all areas of expertise in accounting.