Assistant Professor of Accounting

Job Description Summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the School of Business Administration at Oakland University is recruiting an assistant professor to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Accounting and to maintain a high level of quality research and service activities. For this appointment, candidates must have a Ph.D. in accounting or equivalent from an AACSB accredited institution (advanced ABD status considered), and evidence of scholarly achievement or potential, and quality teaching.

Desired Qualifications

• All research and teaching areas will be considered, analytics, auditing and assurance services preferred
• Evidence of scholarly activity that has positively impacted academic or professional audiences,
• Evidence of effective Masters of Accounting, M.B.A. or equivalent teaching experience,
• Leadership experience or an interest in taking on leadership responsibilities,
• Relevant professional accounting and/or industry experience,
• Possession of professional accounting certification,
• Evidence of successful interactions with the professional community,
• Evidence of obtaining external funding,
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other faculty members, and
• Experience/interest in Global/International aspects of Accounting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Satisfy AACSB Scholarly Academic Standards (OU-SBA standards)
• A Ph.D. in accounting or equivalent (advanced ABD status considered),
• Evidence of scholarly achievement or potential, and quality teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply upload a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, unofficial transcript, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. You will be asked for the names and email addresses of three references in the application process. They will be contacted to upload the letter of reference directly. For full consideration, application must be received by October 30, 2026. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Robert Nehmer, Search Committee Chair, via email (nehmer@oakland.edu).