Assistant Professor of Accounting

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting in the School of Accountancy, with a preferred start date August 2027. The nine-month contract covers Georgia residency.

Candidates will be evaluated on teaching effectiveness, research potential, and service to the department and profession. Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate accounting courses; workload is 50% teaching, 35% research, 15% service, with flexibility based on

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, service, and in research activities leading to publications in quality refereed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in accounting.
• Contribute to scholarship leading to publications in refereed journals.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional community.

Skills

Effective teaching

Research

Service

Education

Terminal degree from AACSB-accredited institution in Accounting

Job description

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Job ID: 304881

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60years, Kennesaw State University has been known for itsentrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader ininnovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located justnorth of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on twometro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one ofGeorgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduateand graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impactresearch and Division I athletics also draw students fromthroughout the region and across the globe. A member of theUniversity System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is aCarnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed tobecoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broadenits academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local,regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, careeropportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity,collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employerof choice. As part of the UniversitySystem of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power andpromise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Inaddition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's corevalues of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. Weare searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State Universityin our vision. For more information, visit the Kennesaw State Universitywebsite.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus islocated at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The School of Accountancy prepares professionals ready to usebusiness understanding and interpersonal skills, as well asaccounting expertise, to move their organizations forward. Weconnect theory and practice at all levels of education, in ourresearch, and in our consultations with the business community. Ourfaculty are nationally recognized for their contributions toacademic and professional journals, as well as their leadershiproles in professional organizations. We offer a very collaborativeand collegial work environment.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for afull-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor ofAccounting in the School of Accountancy with a preferred start dateof August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is forwork to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

KSU utilizes a differentiated workload model for tenure-trackfaculty. The baseline workload is 50% teaching, 35% research, and15% service, which equates to 3/2 teaching. Differentiatedworkloads emphasizing teaching, research, and/or service can beassigned depending on the candidate's performance, strengths, andinterests and the department's needs. Responsibilities for thisposition include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching expectations are in undergraduate and/or graduatecourses in the areas of accounting.
• Scholarship/Research expectations include activities leading topublications in quality refereed journals.
• Service to the Department, College, University, and/orprofessional community.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOCFaculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree, or its foreign equivalent, from an AACSBaccredited institution in an Accounting discipline (such asAccounting Information Systems, Auditing, Tax, Internal Auditing,and/or Financial Reporting is required at the time of hire.
• Must demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, service, and inresearch activities leading to publications in quality refereedjournals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses, certifications, or professional memberships such asAAA, AICPA, CPA, or similar.
• Evidence of scholarship/creative activities
• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses
• Record of past teaching at either the undergraduate or graduatelevel
• Post-doc experience
• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV includingeffectiveness in teaching, service, and research activities leadingto publications in quality refereed journals
2. CoverLetter
3. UnofficialTranscripts (Official Transcripts and Official InternationalCourse-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phonenumbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

Incomplete applications will not beconsidered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately.For full consideration, please apply by January 15, 2027.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact VelinaPopova, [e-mail].

For technical support or assistance completing a job application,please contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] [e-mail].

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw StateUniversity, please contact the search chair listed under thecontact information section on each posting. For general questionsabout faculty jobs please email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity.Fourfor additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgiabackground check policy, all final candidates will be required toconsent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidatesmay be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initialscreening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.Applicants for positions of trust with screening results whichconfirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediatelydisqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to includeprofessional references as part of their application process. Somepositions may require additional job based screenings such as motorvehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/orverification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf