Assistant Professor, Accounting

Responsibilities:

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, starting in August 2026. Both the School of Accountancy and the College of Business are accredited by AACSB-International.

Our greatest teaching needs are in taxation. 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. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the university and the profession are required for retention, promotion, and tenure.

Required Qualifications:

PhD/DBA or equivalent in accounting from an AACSB accredited institution, or a PhD/DBA in a related area with professional certification in accounting. ABD applicants will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed by August 24, 2026. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a balanced commitment to excellence in teaching, quality research, and service. Preference also will be given to candidates who are professionally certified (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA), and have professional experience in public accounting or relevant industry experience.

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements

Additional Position Information:

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (This could be CV, Cover Letter, Teaching/Research Philosophy, etc.).

https://uakron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACareers/details/Assistant-Professor--Accounting_JR101966?q=JR101966

The School, the College, and The University of Akron:

The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy offers undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting and joint degree programs with the law school. Both the School and the College of Business are accredited by the AACSB for its undergraduate and graduate programs. The College has been recognized by the Princeton Review as a Best Business School. BusinessWeek magazine ranks the College among the nation's top 100 undergraduate business schools.

For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on August 13, 2025.

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

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

American Association of University Professors

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Cindy Harm

Email:

charm@uakron.edu

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FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

American Association of University Professors

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Cindy Harm

Email:

charm@uakron.edu

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.