Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure-Track)

About the role

Cal Poly Pomona is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting for its Accounting Department in the College of Business Administration. The position is full time, on-site in Pomona, and falls under Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association. Teaching will cover one or more accounting-related areas, and the successful candidate will show a strong commitment to teaching, research and service.

Key responsibilities

• Teach in one or more accounting-related areas
• Conduct research, publish and pursue other professional development
• Take part in campus-wide committees, department activities and other administrative tasks

Required profile

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited school; for taxation, a combination of LL.M. (taxation) and J.D. is considered
• Applicants whose degree is still in progress will be considered if it is completed by August 1, 2027
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity, shown in the Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Knowledge of current accounting theory and practice, and experience in an inclusive environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Publications and research background in accounting and related fields
• Professional experience in public or private accounting
• Professional accounting certification and license (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE)
• Effective teaching in undergraduate and graduate accounting courses

Applications are submitted online through the university's hiring portal and include a cover letter, CV, teaching and research statements, reprints of up to three publications, three letters of reference and unofficial transcripts. Finalists must provide official transcripts and recent reference letters, and finalists are asked to present creative work and give a teaching demonstration.