Assistant Teaching Professor
About the role
Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting, Department of Accounting in the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA), beginning Spring 2027. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process, with continuation based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. Onsite teaching is an essential function. The department is recognized as one of the premier accounting programs nationally, committed to teaching excellence and innovative pedagogy, with nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs, strong industry ties, and resources for professional development. More information is available at www.smeal.psu.edu/accounting. Penn State is a land‑grant institution and one of the top 30 research universities in the United States, ranking among the top 16 public institutions. The University Park Campus is located in State College, a vibrant university town in central Pennsylvania offering excellent schools and recreational and cultural activities, within a 3‑4 hour drive to major metropolitan areas including Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Pittsburgh. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.
Responsibilities
- Teach a range of courses in accounting and related disciplines, with particular emphasis on tax and artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting.
- Instructional responsibilities may vary from year to year.
- Support the teaching mission through regular office hours, student counseling and advising, involvement in student extracurricular activities, and academic administration.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (particularly in accounting or tax) and relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary technologies and their application to accounting and tax practice, including AI‑enabled tools and analytics.