Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting

The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Accounting at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning Fall 2026.

Position Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting.
• Maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status through ongoing high-quality peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly activities, in accordance with Baker School of Business criteria.
• Advise and mentor accounting majors, supporting their academic, professional, and ethical development.
• Actively promote the accounting program both within the institution and externally through professional engagement.
• Participate in normal service activities, including departmental and school-level committee work.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• An earned doctorate in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution (ABD candidates will be considered if the dissertation defense is expected before employment begins).
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Preferred:

• Active professional licensure (e.g., CPA, CMA).
• Professional experience in accounting or a related field.
• A record of or potential for publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed academic journals.

About The Citadel's Tommy & Victoria Baker School of Business

The Tommy & Victoria Baker School of Business is an AACSB International-accredited institution located on The Citadel's campus in beautiful Charleston, on the coast of South Carolina. The School offers multiple undergraduate programs, an undergraduate degree completion program, and an online MBA program. The Baker School of Business serves approximately 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students.

The Citadel maintains a heritage of excellence in education, with a strong emphasis on leadership education and development. It has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report for eleven consecutive years as the #1 Public College in the South, offering programs leading to a master's degree.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities

Read more about our benefits on our HR website.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests and scholarly agenda
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, sample syllabi)
• Contact information for three professional references

Priority review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Why Charleston?

Located in one of America's most beautiful and livable cities, Charleston, South Carolina offers a rich blend of history, culture, culinary excellence, and coastal charm.

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