Tenure Track Faculty, Accounting and Information Systems

The Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Villanova School of Business is seeking applications for a Tenure Track position beginning Fall 2027. This person will report to the Chair of the Accounting and Information Systems Department. Our primary recruiting focus is at the rank of Assistant Professor; both recent graduates and experienced Assistant Professors are encouraged to apply.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This person will primarily teach courses at the undergraduate level, and is expected to incorporate AI and other discipline-related emerging technologies into related coursework.
• The faculty member is expected to publish high quality research in any area of accounting, targeting top peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Service expectations are commensurate with hiring level and candidate's prior experience, and will include participating in curriculum development activities and engagement with students, alumni and the broader accounting community.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. with some relevant teaching experience, potential to publish in high quality journals, and a willingness to work in a collegial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. with a demonstrated track record of high-quality teaching across courses in the financial and managerial accounting series as well as evidence of excellence in working with students.
• An ability to innovate within the curriculum.
• Professional experience with a CPA license is also preferred.
• Demonstrated willingness to work with other faculty and contribute to a collegial environment.

Special Message to Applicants

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

All initial applications are to include:

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Sample of working papers
• Names of three references
• Finalists will be expected to provide a statement articulating how the candidate's contributions may support the University mission (and enduring principles). Please refer to the departmental website and the Villanova University Mission Statement.

Please ensure that materials evidence qualifications and address duties and responsibilities.

Other information will be required if the candidate makes it into the interview round.

For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900, 610-519-7616, or jobshelp@villanova.edu.

Application related questions may be sent to Dr. Denise Hanes Downey, Associate Chair and KPMG Endowed Professor in Accounting (denise.downey@villanova.edu).

Salary Posting Information

Competitive

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