Assistant Professor of Accountancy-AIS
About the role
The Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy in the Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in Accounting Information Systems or Auditing to begin August 18, 2027. The School is AACSB Accounting accredited with approximately 800 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students. Academic programs include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) – Accounting Major, Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), Master of Science in Accountancy and Data Analytics (STEM), and a combined 4+1 degree program (BMACC). The faculty comprises 15 tenure‑track members plus several full‑ and part‑time lecturers. Research support includes access to databases (e.g., WRDS), funding for approved projects through grant programs, graduate student assistants, and a research budget for conference travel and items/data supporting research.
Responsibilities
- Teach in the areas of Accounting Information Systems or Auditing.
- Develop a vigorous and independent program of research/scholarship/creative activity.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
- Engage in campus and professional service activities.
- Interact effectively with the business community.
- Maintain regular publication in quality, refereed journals.
- Participate in professional conferences.
- Sustain an active, innovative research agenda.
Requirements
- Record of original research/scholarly/creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to:
- develop a vigorous and independent program of research/scholarship/creative activity;
- teach graduate and undergraduate courses;
- engage in both campus and professional service activities.
- Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
- Doctorate in Accountancy or a related field, with all degree requirements met before the first day of the Fall 2027 semester, August 18, 2027.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies.
- Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
- Demonstrated proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to research/scholarship/teaching.
- University‑level teaching experience.
- Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated interest in relevant service to the university, community, and profession.
- Understanding of the mission and goals of the academic unit and SDSU.
- Engaged in service or research with different populations in higher education.
Benefits
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.
Pay
The minimum salary for this position