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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor of Accounting

Penn State University Talent Acquisition

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Location
University Park, PA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

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Doctorate

Job overview

Penn State’s Department of Accounting seeks one or more tenured faculty members at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank, beginning in Fall 2027. Candidates are expected to contribute through research, teaching, and service, maintain an active research program, and demonstrate teaching competence in an accounting area. Onsite teaching is an essential function. Candidates completing a PhD may be considered for assistant professor; higher ranks require evidence of scholarly achievement and, for full professor, research leadership.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Accounting AnalyticsAuditingFinancial AccountingManagerial AccountingTaxationResearchTeaching

Qualifications

PhD in Accounting or Related FieldPublication Record Commensurate With RankTeaching CompetenceEstablished Scholarly or Professional ReputationAdvanced Research and Field Leadership

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 2. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 3. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Accounting of The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) seeks to fill one or more tenured faculty positions in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor beginning in Fall 2027. Candidates must contribute to the mission of the Smeal College of Business and the Department of Accounting in the areas of research, teaching, and service. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Those in the final stages of completing a PhD program will be considered for appointment as an Assistant Professor. To be considered for an Associate Professor appointment, the successful candidate should possess the same qualifications as the Assistant Professor, but must also provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. To be considered for Full Professor rank, the candidate should possess the same qualifications as the Associate Professor, but must also provide evidence of a substantial record of advanced research and of leadership in their field of specialization. All successful candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field by the start of their appointment, possess a publication record commensurate with their rank, pursue an active research program, and demonstrate teaching competence in accounting analytics, auditing, financial accounting, managerial accounting, or taxation. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Candidates should apply directly online on the PSU site and submit the following documents as PDF files: 1. vita 2. copies of representative working papers 3. teaching evaluations (when applicable) 4. names of references or letters of reference; the letters themselves will need to be emailed to [email protected] Priority will be given to completed applications received by November 10. However, reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Information about the Department and the Smeal College of Business is available at www.smeal.psu.edu/accounting . BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and instituti nal policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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