Assistant Professor of Accounting (F0082)

Virginia AG; Farmville (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement savings plan (VRS)

Life & Long-Term care insurance

Employee assistance program

Educational benefits for employees

Fitness Center membership

Job summary

Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting to begin in August 2027. The department values teaching and research and will require instruction across BSBA and MBA programs, including Principles, Tax Accounting, Fraud, and Accounting Information Systems.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on experiences to students and contribute to education, service to the college, and the university community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting or related field (preferably AACSB-accredited).
• ABD candidates on track to complete by August 2027 are welcome.
• Demonstrated program of research output to meet AACSB SA status and tenure goals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate (BSBA) and graduate (MBA) courses including Principles, Tax Accounting, Fraud, and Accounting Information Systems.
• Provide hands-on experiences to supplement traditional teaching materials.
• Contribute to teaching, service to the college, university, and community.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting or related field

ABD candidates considered

Job description

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Faculty Job Type: Exempt Posted On: Wed Sep 30 2026 Job Description:

The Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Information Systems in the College of Business and Economics is seeking a full-time, tenure-track position in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor (F0082) beginning in August 2027.

The AACSB-accredited College of Business and Economics offers an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with concentrations in six disciplines, including Accounting, as well as a fully online MBA program.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated emphasis in teaching and research related to accounting. The candidate will also have the ability to teach a variety of subjects at the undergraduate level (BSBA) and graduate level (MBA), in areas including Principles, Tax Accounting, Fraud, and Accounting Information Systems courses. The successful candidate should have sufficient technical experience to provide hands‑on experiences and meaningful instruction to supplement traditional textbook/lecture material for students. Applicants will be expected to contribute to excellence in education through teaching and service to the college, university, and community.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• ABD candidates will be considered but should be on schedule to complete their degree by August 2027.
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain a program of research output sufficient to meet AACSB scholarly academic (SA) status requirements. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to meet annual progress toward scholarly output and tenure-track publication goals consistent with guidance in Longwood University's Faculty Policies & Procedures Manual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates with a CPA are preferred.
• Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, interest in active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology, and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment.
• A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university's mission is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, tenure-track, instructional faculty position. The anticipated salary range for this position will be $120,000 - $128,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [e-mail].

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA