Assistant Professor/Associate Professor- Accounting (Revised)

Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in Accounting.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be committed to growing the programs, excelling in teaching, performing service to students and the university, maintaining professional growth, and producing scholarly research. This position will actively support AACSB accreditation processes and participate in the development of new programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, including courses in the Accountancy and MBA programs.
• Develop and manage accounting curriculum, incorporating business analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Introduce new teaching techniques, evaluate student progress, and engage students through interactive and experiential learning.
• Maintain a minimum of four regular office hours per week, spread over at least two days, and be available for additional student meetings.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new programs, initiatives, and course materials to improve student outcomes.
• Advise and mentor students, fostering success both in and out of the classroom.
• Conduct and publish original, discipline-based scholarship in refereed journals to maintain "Scholarly Academic" classification under AACSB guidelines.
• Maintain an active research agenda and share expertise with academic and business communities.
• Engage in shared governance at the school, college, and university levels.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and success through outreach events and activities.
• Attend school and field meetings, and demonstrate leadership in service activities that support the mission and goals of the university.
• Create and oversee program/industry advisory boards, and represent the program at regional campus events.
• Leverage professional networks to increase the visibility of the program, college, and university.

Time allocation: Teaching (40%), Scholarship/Research (40%), Service (20%).

Requirements

Assistant Professor

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Accountancy or a closely related field, anticipated by the start date.
• Must meet the AACSB classification of Scholarly Academic during the pre-tenure period.

Associate Professor

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Accountancy or a closely related field.
• Must meet the AACSB classification of Scholarly Academic.
• Must meet College of Business Administration (CBA) and bylaws minimum requirements for scholarship and teaching at the Associate Professor rank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Real-world expertise in relevant areas of business, such as teaching, consulting, defense, or corporate experience in accounting.
• Minimum of three years of prior teaching experience.