Associate Professor, Accounting

The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy in the College of Business at The University of Akron invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, starting in August 2027.

About the role

The tenured/tenure-track teaching faculty generally have a full range of responsibilities, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, scholarship, and service to the department, the university, and the public. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a balanced commitment to excellence in teaching, quality research, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the Accounting curriculum
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and activities
• Engage in scholarly activity and publish research findings
• Provide service to the profession and community

Requirements

• PhD/DBA or equivalent in accounting or a related area from an AACSB accredited institution
• SJD/JSD in taxation from an ABA accredited institution, J.D. (or equivalent)/MTax from an ABA accredited institution, or a PhD/DBA in a related area with professional certification in accounting
• Preference will be given to candidates who are professionally certified (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA) and have professional experience in tax consulting, public accounting, or relevant industry experience
• Candidates with AI skills, including the ability to incorporate AI and information technology tools into teaching and curriculum development, are a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Professionally certified (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA)
• Professional experience in tax consulting, public accounting, or relevant industry experience
• AI skills, including the ability to incorporate AI and information technology tools into teaching and curriculum development

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Instructions

In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application, attach your resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.

Application Deadline

Review of applicants will begin September 11, 2026.