Assistant Professor in Accounting

American Accounting Association; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Accounting Association is inviting applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in the Accounting Department at Santa Clara University, starting Fall 2027. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or be ABD in accounting, with a demonstrated capacity for scholarly research.

This tenure-track role emphasizes a balance of teaching and research responsibilities and requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive academic community. Applications must be submitted online, with essential materials including a cover letter and CV.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to undertake scholarly research publishable in leading academic journals.
• Commitment to contributing to Santa Clara University's mission of fostering a culture of inclusion and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Balance teaching, research, and service in a tenure-track role.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as assigned.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly research.

Skills

Research publishability

Effective teaching

Commitment to diversity

Engagement with academic community

Education

Ph.D. or ABD in accounting

Job description

The Accounting Department in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University invites applications for two full‑time tenure‑track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027.

We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community, including individuals from historically underrepresented groups.

Specialty or Sub‑Discipline:

Candidates in all areas of research and teaching interest are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or ABD in accounting by September 1 of the appointment year.
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake scholarly research publishable in leading academic journals.
• Commitment to contributing to Santa Clara University’s mission, including fostering a culture of inclusion and academic excellence.

Responsibilities:

Tenure‑track faculty at Santa Clara University are teaching scholars expected to balance teaching, research, and service. This is an in‑person position.

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise, as assigned by the department chair.
• High‑quality teaching and significant faculty‑student interaction are prioritized at SCU.
• The University provides extensive support for teaching development through its Faculty Development programs, which include workshops, grants, and mentoring opportunities.
• Teaching will be evaluated according to departmental standards and the principles of Ignatian pedagogy, which emphasize respectful, inclusive, engaging, and evidence‑based instruction.

Research/Scholarly Work

• Maintain an active program of scholarly research publishable in leading academic journals.
• Each department maintains standards for scholarly work that contribute to the evaluation of tenure and promotion.
• The University strongly supports early‑career faculty through mentoring and professional development resources.

Service

Provide effective service to the Department, School, University, profession, and/or community through committee work, leadership, professional engagement, and other contributions consistent with rank and experience.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted through the University’s online application system, accessible via https://jobs.scu.edu/.

Please include the following materials:

• Cover letter expressing interest in Santa Clara University and outlining qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Examples of research/scholarly work.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (both quantitative and qualitative, if available).
• Contact information for three letters of recommendation.

Questions about this position may be directed to Matthew Cedergren, [e-mail].

References may submit letters of recommendation here as well.