Assistant Professor

American Accounting Association; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, invites applications for the Assistant Professor of Accounting. The position emphasizes high-quality research and effective teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs, with service to the Accounting Area and college, and a commitment to engaging with the business community.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience; summer funding is available contingent on funds. This is a full-time, on-site faculty role within the Donald G.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting or ABD with degree completion before Fall 2027.
• Strong research trajectory or potential to publish in top-tier journals.
• Ability to teach Intermediate Accounting and related courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research for publication in top-tier journals.
• Teach accounting courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
• Provide service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University and the profession.
• Be invested as a team member to help colleagues and the college achieve its goals.

Skills

Research potential

Teaching ability

Collegiality

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting

Job description

Assistant Professor

Req # 10004352

Employer George Mason University Location Fairfax, Virginia Salary commensurate with education and experience Closing date Sep 18, 2026

Focus Area Education & Research Role Type Faculty, Professor Role Level Faculty, Assistant Work Mode On Site Organization Type Academia

About The Department

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development.Learn more atbusiness.gmu.edu.

Accounting is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. The Accounting Area has diverse research and teaching interests. We offer a vibrant, ambitious, and collegial research and teaching community. Research is highly valued in the area and at the school. At present, there are 19 full-time faculty members in the area. The Accounting Area faculty have published in many of the premier accounting journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research and Review of Accounting Studies, as well as other top journals.

About The Position

The Assistant Professor, Accounting teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Conducts high quality research, teaches effectively, and positively contributes to the academic environment. The Assistant Professor of Accounting provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, the profession, and interfaces with the business community. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer funding is available contingent on availability of funds.

Responsibilities

• Conducts high-quality research for publication in top-tier academic journals;
• Teaches accounting courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determined according to the college’s workload policy;
• Provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, and the profession, such as journal reviewing/editing, academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community; and
• Be invested as a team member in helping colleagues and the college further our collective goals.

Required Qualifications

• Earned a Ph.D. in Accounting or closely related field or be ABD with a documented expectation of degree completion before the start of Fall 2027;
• Evidence of a strong research trajectory or the potential to publish in top-tier accounting academic journals;
• Evidence of effective teaching or the potential to effectively teach in both face-to-face and online spaces at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Ability to teach Intermediate Accounting and at least one of the following courses: Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation, Managerial Accounting, and Advanced Accounting; and
• Collegiality and ability to work well with other faculty members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced Assistant Professors; and
• Evidence of published or “in press” research in top-tier accounting journals.

Posting Open Date: August 7, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 4, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.