Assistant Professor, Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting

American Accounting Association; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and holidays

Retirement plan

Discounts (Orlando attractions)

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

The Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting at the University of Central Florida invites applications for two 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor positions. Start in Fall 2027.

Open to both early-career and experienced faculty who will contribute to teaching and research in accounting. We seek candidates with a PhD in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution, the ability to conduct high-quality behavioral research, and a commitment to teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting (or related field) by time of hire.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct high-quality behavioral accounting research.
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence.

Skills

Behavioral accounting research

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting

Job description

Job Details

Assistant Professor, Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting

Employer University of Central Florida Location Orlando, Florida (US) Salary Negotiable Closing date Oct 23, 2026

Focus Area Education & Research Role Type Faculty Role Level Faculty, Assistant Education Level PhD / Doctorate Work Mode On Site Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Academia

The Opportunity

The Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting in the Barry S. Miller College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for two (2) 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor positions. This opportunity is open to both early-career and experienced faculty. Expected start date is Fall 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting (or closely related field) from an AACSB-accredited institution by the time of hire.
• Demonstrate an ability to conduct high-quality behavioral accounting research.
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research interests and methodologies align with those of our current faculty.
• Published in top-tier accounting or management journals, such as The Accounting Review, Accounting, Organizations and Society, Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, and Management Science.
• Demonstrated strong teaching performance.

Additional Application Materials Required

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest, and providing the names and contact information of 3 references.
• A job-market paper.
• A sample of recent publication or working paper.
• Evidence of past teaching success.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Special Instructions To The Applicants

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Job Close Date

Open until filled.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are closed.

Note to applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements Related To Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Barry S. Miller College of Business (CBA) - Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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