Clinical 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 full-time, non-tenure-track, academic-year (9-month), teaching-focused appointment effective Spring 2027. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate accounting courses in both in-person and online formats. Teaching strength in taxation, financial accounting, governmental accounting, managerial accounting, business law, or a related area is preferred. The position includes developing and maintaining effective course materials; supporting student learning, professional development, and academic success; serving the School, College, and University; supporting student organizations, internship programs, and other professional-development activities; and collaborating with faculty and, where appropriate, doctoral students on academic and scholarly activities. The Crews School of Accountancy is the largest academic unit in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. It holds separate AACSB International accounting accreditation in addition to the College’s business accreditation and offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in accounting. The appointment offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. Screening begins immediately and may continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related business field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
At least 18 graduate credit hours of accounting coursework.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
Ability to teach effectively in in-person and/or online formats.
Ability to work collaboratively with students and faculty.

Nice To Haves

Teaching strength, academic preparation, or professional expertise in taxation, financial accounting, governmental accounting, managerial accounting, business law, or a related area.
Master of Taxation (MTax), Master of Science in Taxation (MST), or comparable graduate degree in taxation.
PhD or DBA in accounting or a closely related field, or ABD status with anticipated degree completion.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Relevant professional accounting experience and/or professional certifications.
Ability to collaborate with faculty and doctoral students on research or other scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate accounting courses in both in-person and online formats.
Contribute to the School’s instructional needs in taxation, financial accounting, governmental accounting, managerial accounting, business law, or a related area.
Develop and maintain effective course materials.
Support student learning, professional development, and academic success.
Provide service to the School, College, and University.
Support student organizations, internship programs, and other student professional-development activities.
Collaborate with faculty and, where appropriate, doctoral students on academic and scholarly activities.