Associate Professor, Accounting

The University of Akron • Akron, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy in the College of Business at The University of Akron invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, starting in August 2027. Both the School of Accountancy and the College of Business are accredited by AACSB-International. Our greatest teaching needs are in taxation. The tenured/tenure track teaching faculty generally have a full range of responsibilities, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, scholarship, and service to the department, the university and the public. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a balanced commitment to excellence in teaching, quality research, and service. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the university and the profession are for retention, promotion, and tenure.

Requirements

• PhD/DBA or equivalent in accounting or a related area from an AACSB accredited institution, SJD /JSD in taxation from an ABA accredited institution, J.D. (or equivalent) / MTax from an ABA accredited institution, or a PhD/DBA in a related area with professional certification in accounting.
• DBA applicants may be considered but all degree requirements must be completed by August 23, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Professionally certified (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA)
• Professional experience in tax consulting, public accounting or relevant industry experience
• AI skills, which could include the ability to incorporate AI and information technology tools into teaching and curriculum development

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Research
• Scholarship
• Service to the department, the university and the public

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree