Assistant Professor of Accounting

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Accounting to join the College of Business and Engineering. The position requires a Doctorate degree in Accounting and focuses on teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in various formats.

Successful candidates will engage in scholarly activities and mentor students, contributing to a diverse and inclusive community at the university. The role offers an opportunity to influence the next generation of accountants.

Qualifications

• ABD candidates will be considered if they complete PhD prior to employment.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of learning and motivation.
• Skills in assessment, advising, and mentoring learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses.
• Engage in scholarly activity and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor undergraduate students and supervise related field research.

Skills

Strong understanding of learning and motivation

Skills in assessment and advising

Ability to deal with individual differences

Education

Doctorate degree in Accounting

Job description

The College of Business and Engineering at Wilkes University invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Accounting in the Department of Finance, Accounting and Management of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business & Leadership. The Sidhu School is accredited by AACSB and ACBSP.

The position requires a Doctorate degree in Accounting with appropriate current research in the field. Candidates who are ABD status will be considered if they will complete their PhD prior to employment. The successful candidate for this position will teach both undergraduate and graduate accounting courses. The graduate courses are taught in accelerated, online format as well as face to face. Faculty expectations also include scholarly activity, with publications in quality peer reviewed journals as part of their activity. Faculty also offer service to the school, university, and community. In addition, the faculty member will be responsible for mentoring traditional undergraduate students interested in accounting and supervising/conducting related field research. The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of learning and motivation; skills in the assessment, advising, and mentoring of learners; and the ability to deal effectively with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. The position start date is August 2026.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on diversity's cultural richness. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.