Assistant Professor

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Portland State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Accounting within the School of Business. The appointee will contribute to research and teaching, with a focus on undergraduate and potentially graduate courses, and participate in our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

The position requires a doctoral degree in Accounting, CPA/CMA, and public accounting experience, with preference for research alignment with existing faculty and success

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate with emphasis in Accounting from a nationally accredited institution.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Recent evidence or promise of high-quality teaching effectiveness in accounting.
• Experience or ability to teach managerial accounting and AIS or systems-related content.
• Minimum of two years of professional accounting experience.

Skills

Behavioral accounting research

Teaching effectiveness

Managerial accounting

Accounting information systems

Professional accounting experience

Education

Doctorate in Accounting

CPA or CMA certification

Job description

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 Fixed Term, End Date: Position FTE 1 Term of Service 9 month.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 or 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;
• 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

• 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’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

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. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct, available at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.

Total Compensation & 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 will be $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: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator.