Assistant Professor of Accounting
Job Title
About the role
The Department of Accounting and Finance in the School of Business Administration at Oakland University is recruiting an assistant professor to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Accounting and to maintain a high level of quality research and service activities.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Accounting
- Maintain a high level of quality research and service activities
- Contribute to the scholarship and teaching of the department
- Participate in departmental and university committees
- Engage in professional development and networking
Requirements
- Ph.D. in accounting or equivalent from an AACSB accredited institution (advanced ABD status considered)
- Evidence of scholarly achievement or potential
- Quality teaching
Qualifications
- Satisfy AACSB Scholarly Academic Standards (OU-SBA standards)
- Evidence of scholarly achievement or potential
- Quality teaching
Skills
- Research and teaching areas will be considered, analytics, auditing and assurance services preferred
- Evidence of scholarly activity that has positively impacted academic or professional audiences
- Evidence of effective Masters of Accounting, M.B.A. or equivalent teaching experience
- Leadership experience or an interest in taking on leadership responsibilities
- Relevant professional accounting and/or industry experience
- Possession of professional accounting certification
- Evidence of successful interactions with the professional community
- Evidence of obtaining external funding
- Ability to effectively collaborate with other faculty members
- Experience/interest in Global/International aspects of Accounting
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Open
Schedule
Open
Contact Information
To apply upload a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, unofficial transcript, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. You will be asked for the names and email addresses of three references in the application process. They will be contacted to upload the letter of reference directly. For full consideration, application must be received by October 30, 2026.
Questions
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Robert Nehmer, Search Committee Chair, via email (nehmer@oakland.edu).
School/College & Department/Program Summary
The Department of Accounting and Finance: The Accounting Program holds Accounting Accreditation from AACSB. The department offers both an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a Masters of Accountancy. There are approximately 225 junior-senior undergraduate Accounting majors and 40 MAcc students.
The School of Business Administration: The School of Business Administration is AACSB-accredited. It has approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The school is committed to enhancing its instructional technology and global management efforts. It is housed in Elliott Hall, which was constructed and opened in 2000.
More About Oakland University
The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community.
EEO Statement
Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.