Assistant Professor of Accounting

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Department:
School of Accounting, College of Business Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)

The School of Accounting (SoA) in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Auditing beginning in Spring 2027 or August 2027. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in auditing, data analytics, and the application of emerging technologies, including AI, in assurance and financial reporting contexts. Current and future undergraduate and Master of Accounting (MAcc) programs require sustained coverage in auditing, accounting analytics, and technology‑enabled assurance to meet evolving workforce demands and align with institutional priorities in innovation and digital transformation.

The new hire will teach undergraduate and MAcc courses in auditing while contributing to the development of specialized coursework that integrates AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies into the accounting curriculum. This position will play a key role in advancing innovative curricular initiatives designed to position UNO as a leader in accounting education within the state of Nebraska.

The new hire will be expected to maintain an active research agenda in auditing or related areas. A focused research stream will enhance the SoA’s academic reputation, support industry engagement, and create opportunities for collaboration with practitioners and interdisciplinary partners. The new hire will support long‑term capacity building through sustained scholarship, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

UNO is a Carnegie doctoral/research institution with a strong metropolitan mission. The College of Business Administration maintains AACSB accreditation, and the School of Accounting maintains AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation. The new hire will join a collegial, research‑active department dedicated to high‑quality scholarship, teaching excellence, and community engagement.

Faculty engage with industry partners through applied research, professional outreach, and experiential learning initiatives, consistent with the strategic priorities of UNO and the University of Nebraska System.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and political affiliation. The University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents, ensuring fairness and equal evaluation in selection decisions and processes.

• Teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, auditing, and related areas.
• Maintain an active research agenda in auditing or related fields that support AACSB scholarly academic qualification.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Support UNO’s metropolitan mission through community partnerships, applied research, and engagement with regional industry.

• PhD with specialization in accounting or taxation (ABDs considered), or a combination of graduate degrees in law and accounting (one degree must be terminal).
• Evidence of the potential for teaching excellence in accounting.
• Clearly defined research agenda and evidence of interest in and ability to conduct high‑quality research.

Regularly sits, stands, reaches, walks. Requires seeing, hearing, speaking, and use of hands. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Classroom/office environment; works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.