Job Details
Posting Number: F2772P
Working Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
Department: Terry-Tull Sch of Accounting
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university https://www.uga.edu/. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The J. M. Tull School of Accounting ranks 15th among public institutions (U.S. News & World Report), and 9th in BYU Accounting Research Rankings (5-year ranking of publications in the top 6 journals in all methods/all topics).
College/Unit/Department website: https://www.terry.uga.edu/departments/accounting/
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2027
Job Posting Date: 08/14/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by October 1, 2026, will receive full consideration, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a full vita, examples of teaching, examples of scholarly work (as Other Documents #1), and contact information for three references (including email addresses). Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and/or hiring official of this position.
Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Jackie Hammersley [contact details available in the full listing].
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([contact details available in the full listing]).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy [contact details available in the full listing].
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Classification Title: Open Rank
Faculty Rank: Open Rank (Tenure Track)
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in accounting or a PhD in a closely related field with a concentration or emphasis in accounting at the time of appointment
Position Summary
The J. M. Tull School of Accounting in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor rank with primary teaching and research interests in the auditing area. The position will begin in the fall of 2027 with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027.
Additional Requirements
For information regarding the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion & Tenure (https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/) and the Terry College of Business can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-business.pdf. Appointment at the assistant professor rank requires demonstrated potential to publish rigorous research in premier peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated success in teaching. Assistant or Associate applicants requesting service credit should have a record of publishing in premier journals commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching.
To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
The ability to teach other classes at the undergraduate and master’s level is a plus.
Is this a Position of Trust?: No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card?: No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
