Assistant Professor of Accountancy

The Department of Accountancy in the School of Business at Providence College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor commencing August 2027.

Providence College is a nationally recognized institution known for excellence in undergraduate education, a strong liberal arts tradition, and a distinctive Catholic and Dominican mission. Its commitment to academic excellence and student success is reflected in consistent national recognition, including a #2 ranking among Regional Universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges ranking, inclusion in Forbes' Top Colleges for 2026, and recognition as one of The Princeton Review's Best 391 Colleges for 2026.

Housed in the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies, the AACSB-accredited Providence College School of Business is a fast-growing and innovative academic community committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and student success. Nationally recognized for its undergraduate programs, the school is consistently ranked among the Top 50 best undergraduate business schools in the nation by Poets&Quants.

The city of Providence, Rhode Island, offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the cultural and culinary amenities of a larger city with the accessibility and character of a close-knit community. Known for its acclaimed restaurant scene, vibrant arts and cultural community, historic architecture, and distinctive neighborhoods, Providence is also home to a rich higher education ecosystem, with eight colleges and universities contributing to the city's intellectual and creative energy.

The assistant professor will join the Department of Accountancy, which consists of fourteen (14) full-time faculty members and offers an undergraduate major and minor in accountancy, in addition to courses in accounting for the graduate business program.

Position Summary

The assistant professor of accountancy will contribute to the department's teaching, research, and service missions. We welcome applicants representing a range of perspectives and areas of teaching and scholarship. A Ph.D. in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. ABDs with anticipated completion by the time of appointment will also be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching: The assistant professor will be committed to high-quality teaching and student advising and will teach six (6) courses during the academic year, across the fall and spring semesters, including undergraduate courses in accounting, and courses at the graduate level as needed. There may also be opportunities to teach during the winter and summer semesters.
• Research: The assistant professor will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality research in their area of concentration. Maintenance of AACSB Scholarly Academic qualifications is required.
• Service: The assistant professor will be expected to engage in service activities for the department, school, and college, as well as ongoing practice-oriented activities consistent with AACSB qualification requirements as defined by the School of Business.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. ABDs with anticipated completion by the time of appointment will also be considered.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $130,000-$150,000.