Assistant Professor of Accounting

Oakland University; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Accounting to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and contribute to research and service. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

in accounting or equivalent from an AACSB accredited institution, with evidence of scholarly achievement or potential and quality teaching; advanced ABD considered. Desirable areas include analytics, auditing and assurance services, and engagement with the professional community;

Qualifications

• PhD in accounting or equivalent from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement or potential.
• Evidence of quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Accounting.
• Maintain a high level of quality research and service activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and participate in department and program activities.

Skills

PhD in Accounting

Scholarly research

Quality teaching

AACSB standards

Leadership interest

Industry experience

Professional certification

Education

PhD in Accounting

Job description

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Professor of Accounting

Department

Department 0460 - Accounting & Finance

Requisition No.

Requisition No. 0000795

Job Description Summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the School of Business Administration at Oakland University is recruiting an assistant professor to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Accounting and to maintain a high level of quality research and service activities. For this appointment, candidates must have a Ph.D. in accounting or equivalent from an AACSB accredited institution (advanced ABD status considered), and evidence of scholarly achievement or potential, and quality teaching. Desired Qualifications: • All research and teaching areas will be considered, analytics, auditing and assurance services preferred • Evidence of scholarly activity that has positively impacted academic or professional audiences, • Evidence of effective Masters of Accounting, M.B.A. or equivalent teaching experience, • Leadership experience or an interest in taking on leadership responsibilities, • Relevant professional accounting and/or industry experience, • Possession of professional accounting certification, • Evidence of successful interactions with the professional community, • Evidence of obtaining external funding, • Ability to effectively collaborate with other faculty members, and • Experience/interest in Global/International aspects of Accounting.

Minimum Qualifications

Satisfy AACSB Scholarly Academic Standards (OU- SBA standards)
A Ph.D. in accounting or equivalent (advanced ABD status considered),
Evidence of scholarly achievement or potential, and quality teaching.

School/College & Department/Program Summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance: The Accounting Program holds Accounting Accreditation from AACSB . The department offers both an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a Masters of Accountancy. There are approximately 225 junior-senior undergraduate Accounting majors and 40 MAcc students. The School of Business Administration: The School of Business Administration is AACSB -accredited. It has approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The school is committed to enhancing its instructional technology and global management efforts. It is housed in Elliott Hall, which was constructed and opened in 2000. For more information about the School of Business Administration see www.sba.oakland.edu.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.

Pay Basis

Open Date

Open Date 10/29/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Category

Job Category Full-time Faculty

EEO Statement

Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Writing Sample
• Teaching Evaluation

Optional Documents

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