Assistant Professor, School of Accountancy

The University of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Crews School of Accountancy at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, with an effective date preferred for the spring semester of 2027 or alternatively the fall semester of 2027. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the School’s programs, conduct a program of quality research, and fulfill professional and university service responsibilities. A candidate able to teach accounting information systems (AIS) and data analytics courses is preferred, although candidates in all relevant areas may be considered. The School values multidisciplinary work and expects the successful candidate to collaborate with faculty across the Fogelman College, including on research with accounting faculty and doctoral students. Applicants from closely related disciplines whose research and teaching inform the study of accounting are encouraged to apply. The Crews School of Accountancy is the largest academic unit in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics and holds separate AACSB International accreditation in addition to the College’s accreditation. Its 14 full-time faculty members offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. The School emphasizes innovation in accounting education, including integrating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into the curriculum. This is an academic-year appointment with competitive compensation, summer research support, and an attractive benefits program, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in accounting or a related business field from an AACSB-accredited institution; advanced ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is imminent.
Effective college teaching experience.
Evidence of strong research potential.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach accounting information systems (AIS) and data analytics courses.
Scholarly expertise in behavioral or experimental research.
Teaching excellence in accounting information systems (AIS) and data analytics.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the School’s programs.
Conduct a stream of quality research.
Fulfill professional and university service responsibilities.
Collaborate with faculty across the Fogelman College, including on mutually relevant research projects with accounting faculty and doctoral students.