Assistant Professor of Accounting

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting with a focus on Auditing. The position will teach undergraduate and MAcc courses and contribute to curricular initiatives that integrate AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies into the accounting curriculum.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda in auditing or related areas, collaborate with practitioners and interdisciplinary partners, and support UNO’s

Qualifications

• PhD in accounting or taxation, ABDs considered.
• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence in accounting.
• Clearly defined research agenda with ability to conduct high-quality research.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, auditing, and related areas.
• Maintain an active research agenda in auditing or related fields.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Support UNO’s metropolitan mission through partnerships and engagement.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research agenda

Research excellence

Education

PhD in Accounting/Taxation

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Department

School of Accounting

Essential Functions

The School of Accounting (SoA) in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha ( UNO ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Auditing to begin in Spring 2027 or August 2027. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in auditing, data analytics, and the application of emerging technologies, including AI, in assurance and financial reporting contexts.

The new hire will teach undergraduate and MAcc courses in auditing while contributing to the development of specialized coursework that integrates AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies into the accounting curriculum. This position will play a key role in advancing innovative curricular initiatives designed to position UNO as a leader in accounting education within the state of Nebraska.

The new hire will be expected to maintain an active research agenda in auditing or related areas. A focused research stream will enhance the SoA’s academic reputation, support industry engagement, and create opportunities for collaboration with practitioners and interdisciplinary partners. The new hire will support long-term capacity building through sustained scholarship, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

UNO is a Carnegie doctoral/research institution with a strong metropolitan mission. The College of Business Administration maintains AACSB accreditation, and the School of Accounting maintains AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation. The new hire will join a collegial, research-active department dedicated to high-quality scholarship, teaching excellence, and community engagement.

The School of Accounting delivers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for careers in public accounting, industry, and government. The curriculum emphasizes technical competence, ethical decision-making, and adaptability in a rapidly changing profession. Faculty engage with industry partners through applied research, professional outreach, and experiential learning initiatives, consistent with the strategic priorities of UNO and the University of Nebraska System.

Additional Duties

• Teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, auditing, and related areas.
• Maintain an active research agenda in auditing or related fields that support AACSB scholarly academic (SA) qualification.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Support UNO’s metropolitan mission through community partnerships, applied research, and engagement with regional industry.

Required Qualifications

• (1) PhD with specialization in accounting or taxation (ABDs considered), or combination of graduate degrees in law and accounting (one degree must be terminal)
• (2) Evidence of the potential for teaching excellence in accounting
• (3) Clearly defined research agenda and evidence of interest in and ability to conduct high-quality research.

Salary Salary is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; stands, reaches, walks. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Classroom/office. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employee based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/a political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.