Assistant Professor of Accountancy-Managerial Accounting

San Diego State University’s Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy in the Fowler College of Business seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Accounting Information Systems or Auditing, with teaching responsibilities in Managerial Accounting or Taxation, starting August 18, 2027.

About the School

The AACSB-accredited School of Accountancy enrolls approximately 800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students across four programs: 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 consists of 15 tenure-track members and several full- and part-time lecturers.

Research support includes access to WRDS and other databases, internal grant funding, graduate student assistants, and a dedicated research budget for conference travel and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a vigorous, independent program of research, scholarship, or creative activity.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Managerial Accounting or Taxation.
• Engage in campus and professional service activities.
• Interact effectively with the business community.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Accountancy or a related field, completed by August 18, 2027.
• Record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments.
• Demonstrated capacity to:
  • Develop a vigorous and independent program of research, scholarship, or creative activity.
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
  • Engage in campus and professional service.
• Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.

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, or 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.
• Engagement in service or research with diverse populations in higher education.

Pay

The minimum salary is based on the current CSU salary schedule, with an anticipated range of $140,000 to $155,000. Salary placement will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and may exceed the published maximum in limited circumstances.

Benefits

San Diego State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. View benefits information.