Assistant Professor of Accounting – Research-Driven Teaching

CSU; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 155,000; Full time

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Job summary

San José State University (SJSU) in California invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Accounting beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of accounting coursework across undergraduate, MS Accounting Analytics, and MBA programs while pursuing scholarly research for top journals and contributing to department, college, and university service.

The department emphasizes technology‑flavored teaching in accounting, finance, and tax, hosts MS programs, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting by start of appointment.
• Scholarly Academic qualification under AACSB standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments across undergraduate and graduate programs in traditional and accelerated formats.
• Active engagement in scholarly research and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Participation in shared governance and service at department, college, and university levels.
• Manage courses in the Canvas LMS.
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusive teaching and advising diverse students.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting

Job description

San José State University (SJSU) in California invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Accounting beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of accounting coursework across undergraduate, MS Accounting Analytics, and MBA programs while pursuing scholarly research for top journals and contributing to department, college, and university service.

The department emphasizes technology‑flavored teaching in accounting, finance, and tax, hosts MS programs, and