Assistant Professor of Accounting

Opt For Healthy Living; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 115,907 - 121,811; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is looking for an Assistant Professor of Accounting for a full-time, tenure-track position starting August 2027 at California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock campus. The role includes effective teaching and mentoring of students, maintaining a record of scholarly activity, and providing service to the institution.

The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, experience teaching a variety of accounting courses, and interest in areas like Artificial Intelligence. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Ability and experience to teach various accounting courses.
• Interest in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence or Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students, primarily at Turlock campus.
• Maintain a record of scholarship meeting AACSB standards.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Job description

Position

Assistant Professor of Accounting

The Department of Accounting & Finance invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. The post will primarily be a teaching position at the Turlock campus of California State University, Stanislaus.

Responsibilities

• Effective teaching and mentoring of students throughout their academic careers, with teaching responsibilities primarily at the Turlock campus.
• Maintain a record of scholarship that meets AACSB scholarly academic standards.
• Provide service to the Department, the College of Business Administration, and the University.

This is an academic‑year appointment; additional employment may be possible in a summer session.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or a related field from an AACSB‑accredited doctoral institution, awarded by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability and experience to teach a variety of accounting courses, especially Intermediate Accounting.
• Interest in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Analytics.
• Professional certifications and/or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated potential to publish in respected, peer‑reviewed accounting journals.
• Evidence of or potential for successful and innovative teaching experiences at the undergraduate level, and a commitment to support a diverse student body.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $10,386 to $10,915 per month for Assistant Professor, paid in twelve monthly payments per academic year.

As a member of the 23‑campus CSU System, the employer offers a competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity & Required Legal Statements

California State University, Stanislaus is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California.

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667‑3159.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. The CSU will not sponsor faculty for H‑1B work status under the $100,000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025.

Faculty who are already in the United States holding a valid non‑immigrant visa (e.g., F‑1, J‑1, or O‑1) may be considered for a petition to change status to H‑1B when the fee does not apply.

Mandated Reporter Requirement

The holder of this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 (rev. July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

Background Check

A satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check, is required for employment. Failure to complete the background check or providing false information may result in disqualification or withdrawal of an offer of employment.