Assistant Professor

Career Center at Portland State University

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

95% premium paid healthcare

Generous retirement package

Reduced tuition rates for dependents

Job summary

The Career Center at Portland State University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Accounting to join the School of Business. This tenure track position emphasizes research and teaching effectiveness...

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Accounting and possess CPA or CMA certification. Teaching in both traditional and online formats is required, contributing to a culturally diverse environment.

The successful candidate will have a starting annual salary around $150,000 and access to excellent benefits.

Qualifications

Required: Doctorate in Accounting from an accredited institution.
Must possess CPA or CMA certification.
Experience in teaching accounting required.
Two years of professional accounting experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in Accounting.
Conduct behavioral accounting research.
Mentor students in academic and professional development.

Skills

Behavioral accounting research

Teaching effectiveness

Managerial accounting knowledge

Online and in-person teaching

Education

Doctorate in Accounting

Job description

Overview

Position Announcement

Position Details: Proposed Start Date 09/16/2027. Rank C - Assistant Professor. Working Title: Assistant Professor. Position Number: D96826. Representation: AU - AAUP. Faculty Type: Tenure Track. Term: 9-month. FTE: 1.

Position Summary

The School of Business is AACSB-accredited, has a strong commitment to both research and teaching, and serves over 3,000 students. In 2022, Portland State University was ranked #41 by U.S. News and World Report in terms of the most innovative universities in the nation. The university is dispersed over 49 acres of green space amidst the cultural and business center of downtown Portland. Portland is a thriving city of natural beauty, considered to be a model for livability, environmental stewardship, and new urbanism principles. Portland is located within a 90-minute drive of mountains and the Oregon coast.

This is a 9-month tenure track position starting 9/16/2027. A terminal degree in Accounting and a CPA or CMA certification are required. Public accounting experience and prior teaching experience are required. Preference will be given to applicants whose research topics and/or methods complement or augment existing faculty. The School seeks candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Primary Activity - Instructional)

An earned doctorate with an emphasis in Accounting from a nationally-accredited institution;
Current evidence or promise of a strong and innovative program of behavioral accounting research appropriate to career stage;
Recent evidence or promise of high-quality teaching effectiveness in accounting;
Experience or demonstrated ability to teach managerial accounting and accounting information systems/systems-related content;
A minimum of two years of professional accounting experience;
CPA or CMA certification;
A strong and continuing commitment to research and teaching; and
An interest in teaching in both traditional in person as well as online modes and primarily undergraduate courses, with the possibility of graduate courses, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Key Cultural Competencies
Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Other Standards

Environmental Stewardship: Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Professional Standards of Conduct: At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. Compliance with PSU’s Professional Standards of Conduct is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Total Compensation Range & Benefits: PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position is $150,000 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. More details are available via PSU HR benefits pages.

Visit the total compensation calculator to see the full value of the benefits package.

Application Instructions

Additional Information: Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No. Background Check Required: Yes.

If you have questions, please email the search committee chair, Joleen Mena, at j.mena@pdx.edu.

Search Details

Posting Close Date: Open Until Finalists Identified. Application screening begins. Will you consider an ABD applicant for this position? No. If necessary, would you be willing to sponsor the successful applicant for permanent US residence, now or in the future? Yes.

Reference Requirements

Reference Requests: Accept References Yes. Minimum Number of References: 0. Maximum Number of References: 0. Special Instructions for Reference Provider: N/A.

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