School of Accountancy Assistant Professor Pool (Managerial Accounting) 2027-2028
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, starting August 18, 2027.
About the role
The successful candidate will join an AACSB-accredited accounting program serving approximately 800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. The School offers a 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). Faculty support includes access to WRDS and other research 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, with primary assignments in Managerial Accounting or Taxation.
- Engage in campus and professional service activities.
- Interact effectively with the business community.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Accountancy or a related field, completed by August 18, 2027.
- Record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments.
- Demonstrated capacity to:
- Publish in quality, refereed journals and present at professional conferences.
- Teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Contribute to service at the campus and professional levels.
- Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two of the university’s “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies.
- Record of publications, presentations, and/or external funding.
- Proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to research, scholarship, or teaching.
- Prior university-level teaching experience.
- Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
- Relevant service to the university, community, and profession.
- Understanding of the mission and goals of the School of Accountancy and SDSU.
- Engagement in service or research involving diverse populations in higher education.
Pay
The minimum salary is based on the current CSU salary schedule. The anticipated range is $140,000 to $155,000, with placement determined by qualifications and experience. Salaries above the published maximum may be offered in limited circumstances.
Benefits
SDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For details, visit the SDSU benefits page.