Assistant Professor of Accounting

Overview

The School of Accountancy (School) in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University seeks applications for a qualified tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are open to all areas of research. Our primary teaching needs are in the area of financial accounting. This nine-month position is designed to support the School’s degree programs in the College.

The effective employment date will be August 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to produce high-quality research, evidenced by publications in leading academic journals; to achieve teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and to provide appropriate service to the department, college, and university. The teaching load is commensurate with research expectations. In addition, the candidate is expected to contribute to the collegial and intellectual environment of the department by working with other faculty members.

Applicants must possess a doctorate in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution at the time employment begins. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to building a strong record of scholarship and teaching excellence, along with outstanding written, organizational, and communication skills. The School’s faculty value its collegial and collaborative culture and look to build upon that strength. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of initial appointment and be able to continue working legally for the duration of employment.

• Doctorate in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution at the time employment begins.
• Commitment to building a strong record of scholarship and teaching excellence, along with outstanding written, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to a collegial and collaborative departmental environment.

Review of application materials will begin October 1, 2025 and continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. To be actively considered for this position, interested applicants must submit a brief cover letter outlining interest in the position, a curriculum vitae (with at least 3 references), official relevant transcripts, and copies of working papers. Any inquiries about the position can be directed to the committee chair, Dr.

Travis Holt (tph
0007).

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About the Department & Programs:
The School values diverse research that meaningfully impacts practice and theory, and its growing faculty is comprised of active, successful researchers at all ranks who employ both archival and experimental methodologies across subdisciplines. This research diversity is evidenced by the School’s strong positions in various BYU rankings and recent publications in the top academic and practitioner journals. Faculty research programs are strongly supported with summer research funding and limited class preparations through tenure.

Support is also provided for faculty participation at regional, national and international conferences, and faculty members have access to research participants and numerous data resources.

The School houses an undergraduate major and a Master of Accountancy program, and its online programs are consistently highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The School also provides instructional support to the highly-ranked Harbert College of Business MBA programs. The School has exceptional students: approximately 90% of undergraduates complete an internship, 100% of on-campus MAcc students receive graduate assistantships and have jobs waiting for them upon graduation, and MAcc candidates have historically averaged an 85% pass rate across all four sections of the CPA exam prior to graduation.

The School also has strong ties to the profession driven by a loyal alumni base, offering networking opportunities and access to externally-valid experimental participants.

About the College:
The Harbert College of Business has a strong tradition of providing highly desirable graduates and generating knowledge that drives diverse business…