Associate Professor, Accounting
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 required 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 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
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents
- Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) option for staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty
- Participation in state retirement systems
- Alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
- Optional investment opportunities including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
