Accounting, Assistant Professor

Job No: 559411
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Accounting Department
College of Business Administration
Anticipated Salary Range: $141,536 - $145,536

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Accounting Department. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona's future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our Principles of Community can be found here.

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.

Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2024, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 25,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 57% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 54% Hispanic/Latinx, 21% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 2% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-five percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.

College of Business Administration: The College of Business Administration (CBA), with over 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students, is the largest college on campus. Business at Cal Poly Pomona is a microcosm of Southern California, with students coming from across the region and the world.

Accounting Department: The Accounting Department has 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and offers undergraduate and master's degrees in Accounting (https://www.cpp.edu/cba/accounting/). The College of Business Administration is AACSB-accredited, and the Accounting Department has also earned the supplemental AACSB Accounting Accreditation. The Department currently serves a diverse student population of about 750 undergraduate students, with a large percentage of the student body from underrepresented groups. The undergraduate degree includes a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides tax preparation assistance to lower-income families in the local area. This service program embodies the mission of the Accounting Department, which emphasizes a learn-by-doing philosophy while contributing to society. The Accounting Department offers two separate MSA programs, a general program and another through the College of Professional and Global Education. These programs are approved to prepare students for the AICPA's Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Credential.

We demonstrate academic quality, relevance, and excellence through teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative activities with student centered faculty in an evidence-based culture. Cal Poly Pomona is committed to being the model for an inclusive polytechnic university that inspires creativity and innovation, embraces local and global challenges, and transforms lives. The Accounting Department boasts an inclusive collegial environment that facilitates collaboration and learning between faculty members.

Position description: Teaching duties will be in one or more of the following areas: All accounting-related areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service to the Department, College, University, and Community. The position requires research, publication, and other professional development. Faculty will also be involved in campus-wide committees, department activities, and other administrative tasks. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D./D.B.A. in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited school. For the taxation area, candidates with a combination of LL.M. (taxation) and J.D. degrees will be considered. ABDs will be considered if the degree is completed by August 1, 2027. (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.)

Accounting, Assistant Professor

Job No: 559411
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Accounting Department
College of Business Administration
Anticipated Salary Range: $141,536 - $145,536

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Accounting Department. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona's future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our Principles of Community can be found here.

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.

Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2024, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 25,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 57% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 54% Hispanic/Latinx, 21% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 2% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-five percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.

College of Business Administration: The College of Business Administration (CBA), with over 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students, is the largest college on campus. Business at Cal Poly Pomona is a microcosm of Southern California, with students coming from across the region and the world.

Accounting Department: The Accounting Department has 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and offers undergraduate and master's degrees in Accounting (https://www.cpp.edu/cba/accounting/). The College of Business Administration is AACSB-accredited, and the Accounting Department has also earned the supplemental AACSB Accounting Accreditation. The Department currently serves a diverse student population of about 750 undergraduate students, with a large percentage of the student body from underrepresented groups. The undergraduate degree includes a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides tax preparation assistance to lower-income families in the local area. This service program embodies the mission of the Accounting Department, which emphasizes a learn-by-doing philosophy while contributing to society. The Accounting Department offers two separate MSA programs, a general program and another through the College of Professional and Global Education. These programs are approved to prepare students for the AICPA's Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Credential.

We demonstrate academic quality, relevance, and excellence through teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative activities with student centered faculty in an evidence-based culture. Cal Poly Pomona is committed to being the model for an inclusive polytechnic university that inspires creativity and innovation, embraces local and global challenges, and transforms lives. The Accounting Department boasts an inclusive collegial environment that facilitates collaboration and learning between faculty members.

Position description: Teaching duties will be in one or more of the following areas: All accounting-related areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service to the Department, College, University, and Community. The position requires research, publication, and other professional development. Faculty will also be involved in campus-wide committees, department activities, and other administrative tasks. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D./D.B.A. in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited school. For the taxation area, candidates with a combination of LL.M. (taxation) and J.D. degrees will be considered. ABDs will be considered if the degree is completed by August 1, 2027. (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.)