Assistant Professor - Accountancy & Taxation

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Accountancy and Taxation, starting Fall 2027. Candidates must hold or expect a Ph.D.

in Accounting by June 2027 and demonstrate an excellent record or promise of high-quality research and teaching. The Bauer College is AACSB-accredited with extensive programs and a strong research culture. The department emphasizes rigorous scholarship and effective classroom instruction in a large,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting expected by June 2027.
• Record of high-quality research or strong promise.
• Demonstrated teaching competence at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research suitable for tenure review.
• Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction in Accountancy and Taxation.
• Engage in service and professional activities as required by the department.

Skills

Teaching competence

Research potential

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting

Job description

Department: Accountancy & Taxation

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Description

The C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston seeks qualified applicants for one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in the department of Accountancy and Taxation, starting in Fall 2027. Candidates must hold or are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Accounting by June 2027, have an excellent record of or exhibit promise for high-quality research, and have a high level of teaching competence.

The Bauer College is one of the largest AACSB-accredited business programs in the country. With over 8,000 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students, the College offers degrees in Accountancy and Taxation, Finance, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management fields. The Bauer College has distinguished itself as one of the world’s leading business schools, with top-ranked programs and leading faculty research. Poets & Quants 2025 Best Undergraduate Business Schools list ranks our undergraduate program 15th among public schools and 40th overall. Our professional MBA program has been consistently ranked at the top 30 among public schools according to U.S. News and World Report and Fortune Magazine. Our faculty ranks 48th in research productivity in North America based on UT Dallas rankings (2021-2025).

The Accountancy & Taxation department has been successful in hosting excellent researchers and its faculty have published a large number of studies in leading accounting journals. According to the 2025 BYU accounting research rankings, our department ranks 22nd and 41st in analytical modeling and archival research respectively over the last 12 years. For more details on research and faculty, visit http://bauer.uh.edu/departments/accy/research and https://www.bauer.uh.edu/departments/accy/people/.

The department is separately accredited by the AACSB and offers innovative programs. The Professional Program in Accountancy enables outstanding students to obtain their B.B.A. and M.S. degrees in five years. The M.S. in Accountancy program has over 150 students that are highly sought after by top public accounting firms and industry. The doctoral program has fostered numerous publications coauthored by students and faculty.

Houston offers an excellent professional and personal environment. It is the energy capital of the world, has a large healthcare sector, and hosts several Fortune 500 company headquarters. The cost of living enables a high quality of life, where one can have suburban living in the heart of a metropolis city.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.