Assistant Teaching Professor in Accounting

Position Overview School / Campus / College: University of Washington, Bothell Organization: Business Title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Accounting Position DetailsPosition Description The School of Business at the University of Washington invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Accounting, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for a 9-month academic year, 3-year renewable appointment beginning September 16, 2027. The Assistant Teaching Professor position is not eligible for tenure. Teaching Responsibilities: The position requires the teaching of eight courses over three academic quarters – Autumn, Winter, and Spring. Additional teaching opportunities may be available based on school need. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide variety of accounting courses, depending on the program need, including a combination of courses in the accounting core (Financial Accounting, Cost and Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Auditing and Tax) at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The position will also require engagement and potential leadership in accounting curriculum design, AACSB and other accreditation and assessment of learning procedures. Teaching faculty in the accounting area are expected to stay informed and current about contemporary scholarly and professional research and recent publications in academic and professional journals and to engage in scholarly activities that met expectations laid out in the UW Faculty Code and the School of Business Guidelines for Teaching Professorial Faculty . Service Responsibilities: Besides engaging in usual committee and other service to the School of Business, the UWB campus, and the University expected of all full time UW faculty, the successful candidate are expected to teach and mentor and be open to a wide variety of student and alumni support activities including but not limited to serving as advisor of the Beta Alpha psi (BAP) Chapter, sustaining alumni relations through alumni events, on and off-campus interactions with alumni, and developing other external relationships with the accounting professions and employers. Positive factors for consideration include, but not limited to, a Ph.D. in Accounting (or foreign equivalent); professional certifications, such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent, and/or relevant industry experience; and prior experience as a BAP advisor. The School of Business The UW Bothell School of Business is accredited by AACSB and is deeply committed to the success of its faculty in research, teaching, and service. We are well known for our undergraduate, MBA, and MS Accounting programs, and enrollment has been growing at a fast pace. Located 15 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, we work closely with industry leaders as well as smaller, innovative, and rapidly growing companies in software, retail, medical equipment, biotechnology, electronics, and aerospace sectors and with a number of governmental agencies. Our students are drawn from and work in companies such as Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Amgen, Boeing, Costco, Expedia, Google, ICOS, Meta, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nvidia, Phillips, PACCAR, REI, Starbucks, Symetra, T-Mobile, Tableau, and Zillow, as well as in local, State, and Federal government. We have a Beta Alpha Psi Chapter and an Accounting Club for students who meet the academic requirements for admission to BAP but whose schedule may not permit them to satisfy the service requirements. The School of Business is an undepartmentalized School and encourages collegiality across the entire faculty. The accounting faculty members should expect to interact with colleagues from other business disciplines. As part of UW tri-campus system, faculty members have complete access to the computing and library resources of the University of Washington, including commonly used financial databases via WRDS. University of Washington Bothell Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campus known for engaging students through classes, team projects, and research in which students connect what they learn or create in the classroom with the broader community. This is achieved through close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning, and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond. The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees. The priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan – “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”, are to enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinary teaching and scholarship. In addition to award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability and is just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launch cohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a new national initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of colleges and universities collectively committed to using data in smarter, more student-centered ways. Salary The base salary range for this position will be $12,000- $15,300 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Qualifications All applicants for this position must have: A Master’s degree in Accounting (or foreign equivalent) with expertise in teaching a variety of accounting courses at the unversity levelInstructions Review of applications will begin upon receipt, and the position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to those applications received by December 15, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: . Please direct general inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io . Applications should include the following materials: Cover Letter: A cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiencesCurriculum VitaeTeaching Statement: A statement describing your teaching philosophy, interests, and effectivenessTeaching Portfolio: Evidence of teaching effectiveness and instructional contributions, including but not limited to student evaluations, peer evaluations, sample syllabi, other representative teaching artifacts, and teaching awardsScholarship Statement: A scholarship statement describing your scholarly activities and providing evidence of how you remain current with developments in accounting and contribute to innovation in teaching, learning, pedagogy, curriculum development, professional practice, and other scholarly areas relevant to accounting. The statement should focus on scholarship appropriate for teaching faculty rather than a traditional tenure-track research agendaReferences: Names and contact information for three references who will be prepared to submit letters of recommendation upon requestApplicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 . Benefits Information The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information . Privacy Notice Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy. Disability Services The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary: . Date posted: 09/22/2026