Assistant Professor
About the role
The School of Accountancy invites applications for a tenure‑track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 2027. All areas of teaching and research interest will be considered; however, the primary teaching need is in taxation.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with an emphasis on taxation.
- Conduct high‑quality research and publish in leading accounting or closely related discipline journals.
- Contribute to the School’s teaching mission and curriculum development.
- Engage in service to the School, College of Business, university, and the broader professional community.
- Participate actively as a strong organizational citizen within a rich academic community.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in accounting or a related field from an AACSB‑accredited institution by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for high‑quality research publication.
- Evidence of teaching experience and ability.
- Interest in teaching and researching taxation.
Benefits
Salary, benefits, and research support are competitive.
Institutional context
The School of Accountancy (11 tenured or tenure‑track faculty and 6 Professors of Practice) offers a collegial environment for research and teaching. It is part of the College of Business, which serves 4,534 students across 12 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including a highly‑ranked Masters of Professional Accountancy and online MBA. The College resides in Howard L. Hawks Hall on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus. UNL is recognized as a top employer and Family Friendly Workplace, offering a supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and extensive benefits. Lincoln, Nebraska provides a low cost of living, high livability rankings, a safe community, and a growing technology sector.