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Assistant Professor of Accounting

@ Eastern Kentucky University
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Richmond, Kentucky, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Teaching, Research, Service
Requirements Summary:Tenure-track assistant professor in accounting; terminal degree in accounting from AACSB-accredited institution; ABD with defense by May for Fall start; teaching upper-level courses; potential online/MBA teaching; CPA/CMA welcomed but not required.
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Job Description

Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting


Position Type: Fulltime Faculty


Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days


Department: 22R000 - College of Business


Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs


Position Location: Richmond Campus


Driver Classification: Non-Driver


FLSA: Exempt


Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)


Hours Per Week: 37.5


Additional Schedule Details:


Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01


Retirement:   KTRS 


Contact Person: Jim Blair


 





 



Job Summary/Basic Functions


The AACSB-accredited College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting positions for academic year 2026-27. Applicants should hold a terminal degree in accounting (PhD, DBA, with emphasis in accounting, or a terminal degree in taxation) from an AACSB International accredited institution. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment and must have their doctoral degree awarded (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2026.

The primary responsibility will be teaching upper-level, in-person courses for undergraduate accounting majors in a workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the college and the institution. Excellence in, and a commitment to, teaching is essential. Opportunities may also be available to teach online or in the MBA program. Preference is given to candidates equipped to teach in more than one accounting area. Relevant credentials (e.g., CPA, CMA, other professional licenses and designations) are welcomed but not essential. In addition to teaching, conducting and publishing high-quality scholarly research and providing service to the profession, the University, and the business community consistent with EKU’s mission are required.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.






Minimum Qualifications


Education: A terminal degree in accounting (PhD, DBA, with emphasis in accounting, or a terminal degree in taxation) from an AACSB International accredited institution. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment and must have their doctoral degree awarded (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.


Experience:


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Preferred Qualifications:


Relevant credentials (e.g., CPA, CMA, other professional licenses and designations) are welcomed but not essential.






Job Duties:



  • 10% - Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students. - (Essential)

  • 10% - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area. - (Essential)

  • 20% - Develop and maintain an active research agenda. - (Essential)

  • 5% - Keep up to date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities. - (Essential)

  • 5% - Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments. - (Essential)

  • 5% - Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community. - (Essential)

  • 5% - Demonstrate respect for and support EKU’s student population. - (Essential)

  • 40% - Maintain a workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the college and institution, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students. - (Essential)






Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.


Funding Source: Institutional


Open Until Filled: Yes


Special Instructions:


 


EEO Statement


Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.


 


Background Check Statement


Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.