"Assistant Professor of Accounting"

The College of Business and Engineering at Wilkes University invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Accounting in the Department of Finance, Accounting and Management of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business & Leadership. The Sidhu School is accredited by AACSB and ACBSP.

The position requires a Doctorate degree in Accounting with appropriate current research in the field. Candidates who are ABD status will be considered if they will complete their PhD prior to employment. The successful candidate for this position will teach both undergraduate and graduate accounting courses. The graduate courses are taught in accelerated, online format as well as face to face. Faculty expectations also include scholarly activity, with publications in quality peer reviewed journals as part of their activity. Faculty also offer services to the school, university, and community. In addition, the faculty member will be responsible for mentoring traditional undergraduate students interested in accounting and supervising/conducting related field research. The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of learning and motivation; skills in the assessment, advising, and mentoring of learners; and the ability to deal effectively with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. The position start date is August, 2026 pending funding availability.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.