Assistant Professor - Audit - Department of Accounting

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

The department of Accounting at the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking two tenure-track faculty members in Audit at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach Audit, Data Analytics and/or Accounting courses and have research interests in Accounting and related fields. The position requires an ongoing program of scholarship in Accounting and maintaining the criterion for "Scholarly Academic" under AACSB's accreditation requirement.

In addition to teaching and research, 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 may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/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 equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB accredited institution;
  An A.B.D will be considered, with a terminal degree anticipated by August 20, 2027
• Potential or evidence of excellence in university-level teaching of in person and remote teaching modalities
• Potential or evidence of excellence in scholarship through publication in high quality journals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant prior professional work experience in the field, preferably in Audit or Data Analytics
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed 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 audit and/or data analytics field
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment, including active and interactive learning
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy

Final date to receive applications:
Preferred Final date to receive applications is September 15, 2026 and applications received after this date may be considered on an as needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

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 the following required materials to the website in the section above:

• A cover letter that addresses all the required qualifications (single space, 12-point font, 2-page maximum)
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• A research statement (single space, 12-point font, 2-page maximum)
• A teaching statement (single space, 12-point font, 2-page maximum)
• Contact information for three (3) references

In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including three letters of recommendation and evidence of a terminal degree.

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.

Please note:

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

General Information:

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