Assistant Professor for Accounting - Accounting...

University at Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Massry School of Business. The position begins Fall 2027 and involves teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs within the Department of Accounting & Law and contributing to scholarly research agendas.

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in accounting or a closely related field and demonstrate potential for high-quality research, with a willingness

Qualifications

• PhD in accounting or closely-related field by 08/21/2027.
• Evidence of potential for high-quality research (publications, working papers, conferences).
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses with rigor.
• Present scholarly work at conferences and contribute to service to the department and university.

Skills

DEI commitment

Research capability

Education

Doctoral degree in accounting or closely-related field

Job description

Assistant Professor for Accounting - Accounting and Law

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Massry School of Business at the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting position. The position will commence Fall 2027.

This position will be within the Department of Accounting & Law, which is responsible for undergraduate and graduate level education in our AACSB-accredited accounting programs. The department has a long history of high-impact scholarship and innovative educational programming. Our faculty are well-regarded scholars across a diverse set of research areas, including capital markets, auditing, text analytics, and accounting pedagogy. We seek scholars with active and productive research agendas who display potential to publish in leading accounting journals.

The position is targeted toward candidates with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: accounting information systems, financial accounting, corporate governance, and forensic accounting. Candidates should be willing to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Conducting innovative research and publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• Providing rigorous instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses
• Presenting scholarly research at academic conferences and meetings
• Contributing service to the department, the Massry School of Business, the university, the local community, and the accounting profession

All candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status.

The Massry School of Business at the University at Albany is a dynamic, research-driven institution within a flagship public research university. We are AACSB-accredited in both business administration and accounting-a distinction held by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide. Our faculty are active scholars who benefit from a collegial environment that values rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with industry and policy. The current accounting faculty have published in journals that include The Accounting Review; Contemporary Accounting Research; Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory; Accounting, Organizations and Society; and Issues in Accounting Education. Accounting researchers have access to Compustat and CRSP through WRDS. The department supports faculty research by purchasing other datasets as needed, and funding travel to conferences. The Massry School houses cutting-edge research centers including the Center for Institutional Investment Management (CIIM), the Center for Advancement & Understanding of Social Enterprises (CAUSE), and FACETS, a hub for analytics and systems security research funded by agencies such as NSF, IARPA, and NIST. These centers can provide faculty with valuable infrastructure and access to industry and government partnerships.

Our 96,000 sq ft. state-of-the-art facilities include technologically advanced classrooms and labs, a Bloomberg-equipped trading room, and flexible collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation and applied learning. With a strong commitment to experiential education, the Massry School of Business actively bridges research with practice, creating unique opportunities for both scholarly impact and student mentorship. We are especially proud of our inclusive and supportive academic culture, where junior faculty are mentored, encouraged to pursue ambitious research agendas, and supported in building lasting academic careers. Located in New York's capital, the University at Albany offers access to a diverse professional ecosystem, robust funding opportunities, and a high quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research and professional scholarly activity (e.g., data collection, data analysis, article writing, presentations at professional meetings).
• Material preparation, class development, and instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Service to department, school, and university

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to Accounting & Law Department Chair; Dean of the School of Business

Job Requirements

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD) in accounting or a closely-related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 08/21/2027.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential for conducting high-quality research in the field of accounting, measured by publications, working papers, conference and workshop presentations, and/or their Ph.D. dissertation, requisite for an appointment as Assistant Professor in the field of accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have a record of research in accounting, auditing, or closely-related fields demonstrated by publications.
• Preferred candidates will have experience teaching classes in financial accounting, accounting information systems, corporate governance, and/or forensic accounting.
• Preferred candidates will have earned a Ph.D. and/or worked at schools with AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation.
• Licensed CPA
• Typical office environment

Additional Information

Professional Rank and Salary Range:Assistant Professor (Academic-year appointment), Salary commensurate with experience.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies.The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to New York Labor Law §194-a, the University will not seek, request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or salary history information as a condition of employment consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited circumstances permitted by law.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Contact information for three references

Preference will be given to applications received by October 17.