Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Accounting

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Research support

Access to data resources

Opportunities for service and mentorship

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting, emphasizing justice and equity in education. The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with an active scholarly program. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in accounting and show a commitment to diverse student engagement.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary of approximately $210,000 annually, with benefits. Interested applicants can contact Timothy Haight for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited university required by August 15, 2027.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence.
• Experience in higher education, preferably with graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses.
• Advise and mentor students in research.
• Maintain an active scholarly program.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Engaging diverse students

Research interests in accounting

Education

Doctorate in Accounting or a closely related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Accounting at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Accounting. The role emphasizes inclusive excellence, justice, equity, and transformative learning within a Jesuit and Marymount Catholic context.

Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses (typical class size 20‑30 students) as part of a 2‑2‑2‑2 or 2‑2‑2‑3 teaching load over a two‑year cycle.
2. Develop and deliver courses, including first‑year seminars or experiential learning components that advance LMU’s Core Curriculum.
3. Maintain an active scholarly program—research, publications, creative works, and integration of data analytics or AI into scholarship.
4. Advise, mentor, and supervise students in research and academic progress.
5. Serve in departmental, college, and university committees and activities to support the institution’s mission.

Qualifications

1. Doctorate in Accounting or a closely related field from an AACSB‑accredited university, conferred no later than August 15, 2027.
2. Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and a commitment to engaging diverse students.
3. Research interests across all accounting areas with potential for interdisciplinary collaboration.
4. CPA or CMA certification is desirable but not required.
5. Experience teaching in a higher‑education setting, ideally with graduate students.

Appointment Details

Tenure‑track, full‑time, 9‑month academic appointment (August – May). Standard teaching load: 2‑2‑2‑3 over a two‑year cycle (reduced to 2‑2‑2‑2 during the first two years). Salary is paid over 12 months with continuous benefits coverage. The expected salary is approximately $210,000 annually.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits paid over the full calendar year.
• Research support, including summer research funding and provision for conference travel.
• Access to data resources such as WRDS (Compustat, CRSP, Execucomp).
• Opportunities for service and mentorship aligned with the teacher‑scholar model.

Contact

Inquiries may be directed to Timothy Haight, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail]. Applicants who require accommodations can contact HR at [e-mail] or (310) 338‑2723.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal‑employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer‑related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to TitleVI and TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school‑administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures. To report questions or concerns about sex‑based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or 310.568.6105. To learn more about Federal & State Employment Notices.