Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

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Position Summary

• The College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting. The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in Accounting or a closely related field and will contribute to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service within an ACBSP-accredited, student-centered academic environment.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, and the ability to collaborate with faculty and staff, as well as the ability to teach foundational and upper-level accounting courses while integrating current accounting practices, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches into accounting education and professional practice.

• This is an in-person instructional position.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across foundational, intermediate, and advanced areas of accounting, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting information systems, and other business courses as assigned.

• Maintain regular in-person office hours and demonstrate accessibility, responsive, and engagement with our students.

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students and organizations as assigned.

• Submit grades and other required academic documentation in a timely manner.

• Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with the expectations of Dillard University and the College of Business.

• Participate in curriculum development, course assessment, and continuous improvement efforts aligned with ACBSP accreditation standards.

• Collaborate with faculty to support program development, student success, and the ongoing enhancement of the accounting curriculum.

• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service through committee work, student engagement, and other institutional initiatives.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain disciplinary expertise and instructional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., DBA, or other appropriate doctorate in Accounting or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate accounting courses.

• Professional experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, or a related field.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty across disciplines and contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

• Commitment to fostering a student-centered learning environment that promotes academic excellence, engagement, and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure or other relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA, CIA, or CISA).

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

• Evidence of scholarly activity or professional engagement consistent with the expectations of a teaching-focused institution.

• Experience teaching a variety of undergraduate accounting courses, including introductory and advanced topics.

• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives in support of accreditation requirements.

• Demonstrated success in advising, mentoring, and supporting student academic and professional development.

• Experience teaching at an accredited college or university.

Application Materials

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Contact Information for Three Professional References

About the College of Business, Dillard University

The College of Business is accredited by ACBSP and is committed to preparing students to think critically, operate ethically, and lead strategically in a dynamic global marketplace. The College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and this position plays a critical instructional role in supporting the continued success and growth of the program.