Assistant Professor - Taxation - Department of Accounting

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

The department of Accounting at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the Nazarian College of Business and Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The new hire will primarily teach Taxation and related fields.

The successful candidate will have research interests in Taxation and related fields. The position requires an ongoing program of scholarship in Taxation and maintaining the criterion for "Scholarly Academic" under AACSB's accreditation requirement.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which they are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

• (a) Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution. An A.B.D. will be considered, with a terminal degree completed by (August 20, 2027); (b) Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) in Taxation or a related field from an ABA-accredited institution; or (c) J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution, coupled with an LLM in Taxation from an ABA accredited institution or a Master's in Taxation (or Accounting) from an AACSB-accredited institution, along with a CPA credential or significant accounting work experience.
• Potential or evidence of excellence in university-level of in person and remote teaching modalities
• Potential or evidence of excellence in scholarship through publication in high-influence peer-reviewed academic journals

• Relevant prior professional work experience in the field, preferably in taxation
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed attorney or Enrolled Agent (EA) by the time of the appointment.
• Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with and mentor a diverse student body
• Teaching experience in the taxation field
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment, including active and interactive learning
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy

Screening of applications will begin September 15, 2026. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./careers

Applicants must submit:

In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including sample teaching materials, publications, letters of recommendation, verification of terminal degrees, licenses, and certificates.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our non-discrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Department of Business Law at 818/677-2905.