Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting and Legal Studies

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Teaching at the undergraduate and possibly the graduate level. Teaching financial accounting through the advanced level and at least one secondary area with a strong preference given to candidates qualified to teach cost accounting, graduate managerial accounting, and/or other upper-level accounting courses. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester, but a six-credit hour per semester teaching load will be granted for the first academic year.  Publishing scholarly research in accordance with AACSB requirements and providing service to the department, school, and university are also requirements of the position. Utilize effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor – 1) Ph.D./DBA degree or ABD in Accounting, preferably from an AACSB accredited institution.  If ABD, doctoral degree must be completed before date of hire; 2) Potential or demonstrated ability to be an excellent teacher; 3) Potential or demonstrated ability to publish a steady stream of peer-reviewed scholarly research; 4) Interest in teaching in a hybrid or online format; and 5) Professional certification or commitment to attain certification within two years of starting date of employment. 

Associate Professor – 1) Ph.D./DBA in Accounting, preferably from and AACSB accredited institution; 2) Documented record of teaching excellence; 3) Demonstrated ability to publish an ongoing stream of publications in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets (no fewer than 3 in the most recent five-year period); 4) Documented record of service to the department, institution, and profession; 5) Interest in teaching in a hybrid or online format; and, 6) Professional certification or commitment to attain certification within two years of starting date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will already have experience using AI in the classroom, an emerging portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in academic journals, and at least one professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.).  

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The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by January 5, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future.  To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/.