"Assistant Professor of Accounting"

Position Overview

The College of Business at Stony Brook University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor) of Accounting. This is a full-time appointment in the School's Accounting area. The position starts Fall 2026. Salary, teaching load, and research support are competitive and commensurate with other major research institutions. Both new Ph.D. graduates and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Hiring for this position is subject to final budgetary approval by the university.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful academic environment by cultivating a community of scholars where all individuals feel valued. Recruiting faculty with a wide range of talents, skills, backgrounds, and experiences is a key priority. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a clear dedication to this goal by working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure broad access to opportunities, support a variety of viewpoints, and contribute to a climate of mutual respect.

About Stony Brook University

Stony Brook is New York State’s flagship public research university and has been ranked the #1 public university in New York by US News & World Report in recent years. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that offers all students a world-class education. Stony Brook University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Foundation, reflecting the highest level of research activity. As a leading institution in STEM, health sciences, and interdisciplinary research, Stony Brook offers faculty a rich, collaborative environment.

About the College of Business

The College of Business at Stony Brook University is committed to delivering a transformative business education that prepares students for leadership roles in an evolving, technology-driven business landscape. We value interdisciplinary collaboration, an inclusive learning environment, and encourage faculty to incorporate real-world applications that emphasize ethics, innovation, and societal impact. The College offers a combination of graduate (masters and MBAs) and undergraduate programs to over 2300 students, making it a vibrant academic community.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Accounting, or clear evidence of being on track to complete the Ph.D. by the appointment date.
• A promising research agenda; all research areas within accounting will be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential to teach accounting courses in information security and data analytics, supported by relevant professional experience, prior teaching experience, and/or a well-articulated teaching philosophy.
• Evidence of contributing to industry partnerships and outreach initiatives

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Updated curriculum vitae
• Teaching evaluations
• Job market paper
• Copies of 2 research papers (or extended abstracts) not including the job market paper
• Research statement, teaching statement, and service statement
• Contact information of three references (to be contacted for all finalists)

Application Instructions

Application materials should be submitted electronically through Interfolio and should include a cover letter, an updated curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, job market paper, copies of up to 2 research papers (or extended abstracts) not including the job market paper, and statements of research, teaching philosophy, and service. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.