Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting

North Carolina Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting. This tenure-track position requires a Ph.D. in Business with a focus on Accounting and is primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, curriculum development, and maintaining an active program of scholarship.

The successful candidate will contribute to the School of Business' mission through quality teaching and research, and is expected to demonstrate a potential for quality publication and community service.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. in Business with a major in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• ABD candidates from AACSB-accredited universities may be considered at the instructor level.
• Candidates must demonstrate potential for quality teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate accounting courses and potentially graduate courses.
• Develop and deliver curriculum for face-to-face and online sessions.
• Produce publications to meet AACSB International accreditation standards.

Skills

Accounting systems/data analytics

Teaching at undergraduate level

Experience with SAP

Education

Ph.D. in Business with a major in Accounting

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor – Accounting

Position Information

Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor – Accounting

Position Number: F611013

Appointment Type: Tenure Track – Initial 2 years

FTE: 1 (9/10 month – Faculty only)

Position Overview

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your work‑life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.

Primary Purpose of Position

The School of Business at North Carolina Central University seeks highly qualified applicants for a 9‑month, tenure‑track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting. Candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. in Business with a major in Accounting from an AACSB‑accredited institution and demonstrate potential for quality teaching and research. ABD candidates from AACSB‑accredited universities may be considered at the instructor level. Candidates with teaching interests in accounting systems/data analytics and tax, and experience using SAP are preferred. Instructional duties include teaching, curriculum development, and participation in the program’s assurance of learning efforts, and may consist of online instruction. Faculty members are also expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, participate in service activities, and achieve quality productivity in academic research. Exhibit a desire to teach at the undergraduate level, but may be required to teach graduate courses.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Teach accounting systems/data analytics and tax; preferred experience with SAP. Perform teaching, curriculum development, and assurance of learning activities, potentially including online instruction. Maintain an active scholarship program, engage in service activities, and produce high‑quality research. Demonstrate a strong record or potential for producing publications required for AACSB accreditation standards. Commit to teaching at the undergraduate level and possibly graduate courses.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Instructional Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate accounting courses and potentially graduate courses.
• Develop and deliver curriculum for face‑to‑face and online sessions.
• Participate in the program’s assurance of learning efforts.
• Maintain evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Research Responsibilities

• Produce publications to meet AACSB International accreditation standards.
• Develop a research agenda that aligns with the School of Business mission.
• Engage in community, academic, and professional research activities.

Public Service Responsibilities

• Serve the School, university, profession, and community through volunteer and professional activities.
• Participate in relevant committees and service projects.

Posting Information

Posting Number: F000243

Open Date: 06/02/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Date Position Available: 08/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Criminal background check required.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation