Assistant/Associate Professor

American Accounting Association; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, Virginia, invites applications for the position of Assistant or (tenured) Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems. This full‑time, on‑site role requires a Ph.D. or near completion for an Assistant Professor and a strong scholarly record for an Associate Professor.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Closing date is October 10, 2026. The university seeks candidates who will contribute to teaching and research excellence and

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct high‑quality, scholarly research.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability for high‑level teaching.
• A qualified candidate for an Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. or be in the final stages of their dissertation.
• A qualified candidate for an Associate Professor must have a scholarly research record commensurate with a tenured appointment.

Responsibilities

• Pursue and publish scholarly research across accounting areas.
• Contribute to high‑level teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.

Skills

Research & teaching

Scholarly research

High-level teaching

Education

Ph.D./Doctorate

Job description

Assistant or (tenured) Associate Professor – Department of Accounting and Information Systems

Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Closing date: Oct 10, 2026

Employment type: Full Time, Work mode: On Site

Education level: Ph.D. / Doctorate

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Candidates with research and teaching interests in all areas of accounting will be considered.
• A qualified candidate must demonstrate the ability and interest to conduct high‑quality, scholarly research as well as the ability for high‑level teaching.
• A qualified candidate for an appointment as an Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. or be in the final stages of their dissertation.
• A qualified candidate for an appointment as an Associate Professor must have a scholarly research record commensurate with a tenured appointment.

About The Organization

Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, operating under its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All persons, including individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at [e-mail] or 540-231-2010. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Phyllis Neece at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Contact Information

Direct general questions about the position to Professor Ling Lisic ([e-mail]), Search Committee Chair, and questions about the application procedure to [e-mail].

Company Info

• Website: https://acis.pamplin.vt.edu
• Telephone: [phone]
• Location: ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS MC0101
• 880 West Campus Dr, Suite 3007 Pamplin
• BLACKSBURG
• Virginia
• 24061
• United States