Assistant or Associate Professor in Accounting

Auburn University Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Montgomery is hiring a 9-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Accounting, starting August 2026. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in research aligned with AACSB standards, and participating in service activities within the university and the community.

The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate in Accounting or a related field and possess a capacity for high-quality teaching, evidenced by evaluations. Special interests in accounting information systems, data analytics, or AI are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate capacity for high-quality teaching as evidenced by evaluations.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity is essential.
• Preferred teaching interests in accounting information systems, data analytics, or AI.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Participate in service to the school, college, university, and community.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Scholarly productivity

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate in Accounting or related field

Job description

Overview

Hiring a 9‑month tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor in Accounting at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). The position starts August 2026 and requires teaching undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, engaging in research and scholarly activities in line with AACSB expectations, and participating in service to the school, college, university, profession, and community.

Applicants should complete an online application at https://auburn.jibeapply.com/aum-careers-home.

For full consideration include:

• Letter of Interest/Intent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Professional Reference Sheet

Responsibilities

This position requires a Doctorate in Accounting or a related field from an AACSB accredited institution (ABD will be considered). Applicants should demonstrate capacity for high‑quality teaching (as evidenced by evaluations, if available). Evidence of scholarly productivity is essential, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Teaching interests in accounting information systems, data analytics, or AI are preferred but all areas will be considered.

Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or related field. “Terminal degree” refers to the highest degree awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.