Assistant Professor

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor to join their Department of Accounting. This role is ideal for those passionate about teaching and research in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation. The successful candidate will engage in a vibrant academic community, supervising graduate students and contributing to impactful research. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this position offers a collaborative environment where innovative ideas thrive. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to academic excellence and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required prior to employment in Fall 2025.
• Active research program and teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an active research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise graduate students and engage in service activities.

Skills

Research Skills

Teaching Skills

Financial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

Auditing

Taxation

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting or related discipline

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Accounting of The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) seeks to fill a tenured Assistant Professor faculty position beginning in Fall 2025.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A successful candidate for an Assistant Professor role must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Accounting or related discipline prior to employment in Fall 2025. Faculty members are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. Fields of interest include financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, or taxation. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job .

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates should apply directly online at REQ_0000065491 Assistant Professor and submit the following documents as PDF files:

• vita

• copies of representative working papers

• teaching evaluations (when applicable)

• names of references or letters of reference; the letters can also be emailed to [e-mail]

Although applications submitted by email in PDF format are preferred, hard copies of the application (or parts of the application, such as letters of reference) may be mailed to:

Recruiting Committee

Department of Accounting

Smeal College of Business

354 Business Building

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA 16802

Priority will be given to completed applications received by April 1. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. More information about the Department and the Smeal College of Business is available at www.smeal.psu.edu/accounting.

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