Associate Professor, Accounting

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting
• Research and scholarship in the field of Accounting
• Service to the department, the university, and the profession

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, or a J.D. (or equivalent) / MTax from an ABA accredited institution, or a PhD/DBA in a related area with professional certification in accounting
• All degree requirements must be completed by August 23, 2027

Qualifications

• A balanced commitment to excellence in teaching, quality research, and service
• Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the university and the profession are required for retention, promotion, and tenure

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

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position starts in August 2027.

Benefits

Details not specified.