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, with teaching responsibilities in Managerial Accounting or Taxation, starting August 18, 2027.

About the School

The AACSB-accredited School of Accountancy serves approximately 800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students through 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). The faculty consists of 15 tenure-track members and several full- and part-time lecturers. Research support includes access to WRDS and other databases, internal grant funding, graduate student assistants, and a dedicated research budget for conference travel and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a vigorous, independent program of research and scholarship.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Managerial Accounting or Taxation.
• Engage in campus and professional service activities.
• Interact effectively with the business community.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Accountancy or a related field, completed by August 18, 2027.
• Record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments.
• Demonstrated capacity to:
  • Develop a rigorous research agenda.
  • Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  • Contribute to campus and professional service.
• Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two of the “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 research, scholarship, or teaching.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
• Relevant service to the university, community, or 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, with an anticipated range of $140,000 to $155,000. Placement within this range will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Salaries above the published maximum may be offered in limited circumstances.

Benefits

San Diego State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. View benefits information.