Assistant Professor of Accountancy-AIS
About the role
The Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor in Accounting Information Systems or Auditing, with a start date of August 18, 2027. The position requires a commitment to teaching, a strong research agenda, and the ability to engage with the business community. The School is AACSB‑accredited, serves approximately 800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, and offers BSBA‑Accounting, MSA, MSA‑Data Analytics (STEM), and a combined 4+1 (BMACC) program. Faculty have access to research databases (e.g., WRDS), grant funding, graduate assistants, and a research budget for conference travel and data.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting Information Systems or Auditing.
- Maintain an active research agenda with regular publications in quality refereed journals.
- Present research at professional conferences.
- Engage in campus and professional service activities.
- Interact effectively with the business community.
Requirements
Required qualifications by date of application:
- Record of original research/scholarly/creative accomplishments.
- Demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent research/scholarly/creative program.
- Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
- Ability to engage in campus and professional service activities.
- Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Required qualifications by date of hire (August 18, 2027):
- Doctorate in Accountancy or a related field, with all degree requirements met before the first day of the Fall 2027 semester.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies.
- Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
- Proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to research/scholarship/teaching.
- University‑level teaching experience.
- Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
- Interest in relevant service to the university, community, and profession.
- Understanding of the mission and goals of the academic unit and SDSU.
- Engagement 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 anticipated salary range is from $140,000 to $155,000, based on the current CSU salary schedule and subject to revision via collective bargaining. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximum may be offered in limited circumstances.