Samford University’s Brock School of Business invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for the position of Assistant Professor within the Accounting Department. This tenure track faculty position is a nine-month appointment that will begin in August 2027.

Applicants for this position must exhibit strong teaching skills, be committed to maintaining an ongoing research effort, and work effectively and collegially with faculty, students and colleagues. The normal teaching load for faculty is 3 courses per semester, and research is required, commensurate with the teaching load. Summer teaching and competitive research grants are also available. All areas of specialty will be considered, with preference given to candidates with demonstrated skills, abilities, or experiences in teaching audit, tax, or systems. Qualified candidates will hold an earned doctorate from an AACSB and institutionally accredited university in Accounting with teaching experience in a variety of Accounting courses. ABDs near completion will be considered and hired at the rank of instructor, with commensurate salary, if degree has not been completed by start date.

In the fall of 2015, Brock School of Business moved into a 75,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building that provides excellent space for faculty to interact with students, colleagues and the regional business community. Brock School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, and hosts more than 1,000 students in its undergraduate, M.Acc. and M.B.A. programs.

Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools with 450 full-time faculty. Samford is ranked #3 in the nation for career preparation and #7 in the nation for student learning opportunities as listed in The Wall Street Journal (2026). The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until October 15, 2026. Teaching duties begin in August 2027. Application materials should include a cover letter outlining teaching and professional interests and expertise, curriculum vita, application for faculty position, faculty applicant Christian Mission Statement and a list of three professional references with contact information. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check.

Samford University’s Brock School of Business invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for the position of Assistant Professor within the Accounting Department. This tenure track faculty position is a nine-month appointment that will begin in August 2027.

Applicants for this position must exhibit strong teaching skills, be committed to maintaining an ongoing research effort, and work effectively and collegially with faculty, students and colleagues. The normal teaching load for faculty is 3 courses per semester, and research is required, commensurate with the teaching load. Summer teaching and competitive research grants are also available. All areas of specialty will be considered, with preference given to candidates with demonstrated skills, abilities, or experiences in teaching audit, tax, or systems. Qualified candidates will hold an earned doctorate from an AACSB and institutionally accredited university in Accounting with teaching experience in a variety of Accounting courses. ABDs near completion will be considered and hired at the rank of instructor, with commensurate salary, if degree has not been completed by start date.

In the fall of 2015, Brock School of Business moved into a 75,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building that provides excellent space for faculty to interact with students, colleagues and the regional business community. Brock School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, and hosts more than 1,000 students in its undergraduate, M.Acc. and M.B.A. programs.

Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools with 450 full-time faculty. Samford is ranked #3 in the nation for career preparation and #7 in the nation for student learning opportunities as listed in The Wall Street Journal (2026). The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until October 15, 2026. Teaching duties begin in August 2027. Application materials should include a cover letter outlining teaching and professional interests and expertise, curriculum vita, application for faculty position, faculty applicant Christian Mission Statement and a list of three professional references with contact information. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check.