Assistant Professor of Accounting

Assistant Professor of Accounting

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

Assistant Professor (tenure‑track) in Auditing to begin in August 2026. Requires expertise in auditing, data analytics, and emerging technologies including AI in assurance and financial reporting. The new hire will teach undergraduate and Master of Accounting courses, develop specialized coursework integrating AI and analytics, advance innovative curricular initiatives, maintain an active research agenda in auditing or related areas, and support long‑term capacity building through scholarship, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

Apply online only through the UNO website. Submit the following materials directly:

The Search Committee will begin review of applications on August 17, 2026. If the initial pool of applications needs to be expanded, applications received after the review date may be considered. Inquiries may be directed to unocbaaccounting
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• Teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, auditing, and related areas.
• Develop and deliver specialized coursework that integrates AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies into the accounting curriculum.
• Maintain an active research agenda in auditing or related fields supporting AACSB scholarly academic qualifications.
• 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 (ABD considered) or a terminal degree in a combination of law and accounting.
• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence in accounting.
• Clearly defined research agenda and evidence of interest in and ability to conduct high‑quality research.

Preferred experience in AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies applied to assurance and financial reporting.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; stands, reaches, walks. Use of hands; ability to see, hear, and speak.

Classroom/office. The work environment is primarily indoors, with a low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.

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 of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities, and talents.