Assistant / Associate Professor of Accounting

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeking Assistant or Associate Professor in Accounting, tenure track, to teach a variety of face-to-face, hybrid, and online accounting courses. Service responsibilities are also expected including service to the department, college, and university.

Start date is September 1, 2027. Applications must be received through UT Tyler HR career page and include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and an official copy of highest degree earned transcript.

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in Accounting from AACSB-accredited program.
• Preferred CPA or CMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting courses face to face, hybrid and online.
• Carry out a program of research.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and business practitioners.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

PhD or DBA in Accounting (AACSB)

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor of Accounting

Job Type/Hours perWeek

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department

Accounting

Location

UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Summary

Seeking Assistant or Associate Professor in Accounting, tenure track, to teach a variety of face-to-face, hybrid, and online accounting courses. Service responsibilities are also expected including service to the department, college, and university. Ability to bridge relationships between students and the community is preferable. Start date is September 1, 2027. Applications must be received through UT Tyler HR career page and include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and an official copy of highest degree earned transcript.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching accounting courses face to face, hybrid, and online.
• Carry out a program of research.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and business practitioners.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with teaching and research experience in financial accounting and/or auditing are preferred. Candidates with a current certification (CPA, CMA) are also preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Adaptability
• Canvas or other comparable software
• Proficient using computers and Microsoft Office

Other Information

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.