Assistant Professor of Accounting-Business Administration

Job Details

The Hampton University Department of Business Administration invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Accounting for Fall 2026.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. The five-year MBA program comprises 157 academic hours of coursework, including an embedded undergraduate degree in Business Administration (Bachelor of Science). Competencies in the five-year MBA are achieved through an interdisciplinary approach. This approach encompasses a liberal education curriculum and a comprehensive background in accounting, technology, and engineering-based business. The program also includes structured and varied work experiences through internships. Professional application and refinement activities are required to ensure business sophistication and the internalization of professional and critical thinking skills, as well as to build strong moral character.

Job Description

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level accounting courses, including but not limited to financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation.
• Provide instruction based on course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules.
• Engage in scholarly research in accounting and business, with the opportunity to publish in leading academic journals.
• Advise and mentor students in their academic and career development.
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty committees, and university-wide initiatives.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the 5-year MBA program and curriculum.
• Maintain professional development through continued research, conferences, and workshops.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Assess student performance and remain current with the discipline’s content, technology, teaching and learning strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, course development, teaching materials and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
• Work closely with the School Dean to create a space for collaboration with local and national entities to support the program goals and engage in fundraising.
• Maintain academic standards and professional ethics.
• Identify and implement recruitment strategies to increase enrollment in the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of Business Administration and Dean.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited institution (or ABD with expected completion date).
• A strong record of, or potential for, scholarly research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage students and foster a positive learning environment.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or similar) is desirable but not required.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For an initial review, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter electronically to jtgschoolofbusiness@hamptonu.edu and ann-marie.hyatt@hamptonu.edu. If selected for further processing, additional application documents will be requested.

Hampton University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.