Assistant Professor - Taxation - Department of Accounting #27-11 (formerly #27-09)

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$130,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The Department of Accounting at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member for the Nazarian College of Business and Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The new hire will primarily teach Taxation and related fields. The successful candidate will have research interests in Taxation and related fields and is required to maintain an ongoing program of scholarship in Taxation to meet the criterion for “Scholarly Academic” under AACSB’s accreditation requirement. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in the assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department for recommending tenure and promotion. The role involves helping the Department achieve academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service, aligning with CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment.

Requirements

Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution. An A.B.D. will be considered, with a terminal degree completed by August 19, 2027.
Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) in Taxation or a related field from an ABA-accredited institution.
J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution, coupled with an LLM in Taxation from an ABA accredited institution or a Master's in Taxation (or Accounting) from an AACSB-accredited institution, along with a CPA credential or significant accounting work experience.
Potential or evidence of excellence in university-level teaching in both in-person and remote modalities.
Potential or evidence of excellence in scholarship through publication in high-influence peer-reviewed academic journals.
Must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States at the time of appointment.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Relevant prior professional work experience in the field, preferably in taxation.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed attorney or Enrolled Agent (EA) by the time of the appointment.
Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with and mentor a diverse student body.
Teaching experience in the taxation field.
Experience creating a student-centered learning environment, including active and interactive learning.
Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Teach Taxation and related fields.
Maintain an ongoing program of scholarship in Taxation.
Hold weekly office hours.
Attend faculty meetings.
Participate in the assessment of student learning.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Mentor students.
Engage with and mentor a diverse student body.
Create a student-centered learning environment, including active and interactive learning.
Use culturally responsive pedagogy.