Assistant or Associate Professor in Accounting

Auburn University; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor in Accounting for a 9 month tenure-track position starting August 2026. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and participating in research activities.

Applicants need a Doctorate in Accounting or a related field, strong teaching skills, and evidence of scholarly productivity. Interests in accounting information systems, data analytics, or AI preferred. The position encourages equal opportunity in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Accounting or a related field from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Demonstrated capacity for high quality teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High quality teaching

Scholarly productivity

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate in Accounting or related field

Job description

Overview

The School of Accountancy in the College of Business at the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is accepting applications for a 9 month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Accounting. The candidate selected for this position will start in August 2026. Applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting, participate in research and scholarly activities consistent with AACSB expectations, and engage in service activities within the school, college, university, profession and community.

The 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 teaching evaluations, if available). Evidence of scholarly productivity is essential, in addition to strong communication and interpersonal skills. Teaching interests in accounting information systems, data analytics, or AI are preferred but all areas will be considered.

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

Application Materials

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

Finalists will be asked to provide official transcripts. Review of applicants will begin immediately and this position will remain opened until filled.

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 teaching evaluations, if available). Evidence of scholarly productivity is essential, in addition to 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

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.

Posted Date: 5/28/2026