Assistant Professor of Accounting

Assistant Professor of Accounting

University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, AK

Type:
Full-Time

Category:
Accounting

The Department of Accounting & Finance at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting positions, with an anticipated start date of Spring or Fall 2027.

Faculty will carry an initial three-three course load. The department has critical needs in Taxation, Managerial/Cost, and Governmental/Non-for-Profit Accounting. Candidates must be prepared to teach in at least two of these areas. Candidates must also be capable of teaching core lower-division courses in Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. A successful candidate will teach courses in the BBA in Accounting program and may also contribute to graduate, associate-level, or certificate programs in Accounting.

UAA is a comprehensive public institution with a main campus in Anchorage, supported by community campuses and extension sites across Alaska. The College of Business and Public Policy is accredited by AACSB and offers BBA degrees in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Business and Data Analytics, and Marketing, along with MBA, MPA, and MPP programs, associate degrees, and occupational endorsement certificates in Accounting and related fields.

The college also houses an experimental economics lab and several research and economic development centers focused on international business, small business, and regional economic policy.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of backgrounds, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience or interest in online instruction, as well as professional certification (such as CPA or CMA) or relevant industry experience, is highly desirable. Faculty represent the department within the university and broader community while contributing to a collaborative and supportive academic environment.

Ph.D. or DBA from an AACSB-accredited institution, or equivalent, with an emphasis in Accounting or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD may be considered if they provide evidence that degree completion will occur prior to the hire date.

For candidates interested in teaching taxation, the terminal degree could be: (1) an LLM in taxation with a CPA license; or (2) a JD or LLB with a master's degree in Accounting.

AACSB Post-Doctoral Bridge Program graduates will be considered.

Professional certification (CPA, CMA) and/or relevant work experience in accounting is desirable.

• Taxation
• Managerial/Cost
• Governmental/Not-for-Profit Accounting