Assistant Professor of Accounting

The Department of Accounting & Finance at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting positions, with an anticipated start date of Spring or Fall 2027.

Faculty will carry an initial three-three course load. The department has critical needs in Taxation, Managerial/Cost, and Governmental/Non-for-Profit Accounting. Candidates must be prepared to teach in at least two of these areas. Candidates must also be capable of teaching core lower-division courses in Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. A successful candidate will teach courses in the BBA in Accounting program and may also contribute to graduate, associate-level, or certificate programs in Accounting.

UAA is a comprehensive public institution with a main campus in Anchorage, supported by community campuses and extension sites across Alaska. The College of Business and Public Policy is accredited by AACSB and offers BBA degrees in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Business and Data Analytics, and Marketing, along with MBA, MPA, and MPP programs, associate degrees, and occupational endorsement certificates in Accounting and related fields. The college also houses an experimental economics lab and several research and economic development centers focused on international business, small business, and regional economic policy.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of backgrounds, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience or interest in online instruction, as well as professional certification (such as CPA or CMA) or relevant industry experience, is highly desirable. Faculty represent the department within the university and broader community while contributing to a collaborative and supportive academic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or DBA from an AACSB-accredited institution, or equivalent, with an emphasis in Accounting or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD may be considered if they provide evidence that degree completion will occur prior to the hire date.

For candidates interested in teaching taxation, the terminal degree could be: (1) an LLM in taxation with a CPA license; or (2) a JD or LLB with a master’s degree in Accounting.

AACSB Post-Doctoral Bridge Program graduates will be considered.

Professional certification (CPA, CMA) and/or relevant work experience in accounting is desirable.

Demonstrated ability or clear potential to teach at least two of the following areas of critical need: Taxation, Managerial/Cost, and Governmental/Not-for-Profit Accounting.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter outlining primary and secondary teaching areas and summarizing current and planned research;
• *Teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as *teaching evaluations), or evidence demonstrating potential for effective teaching;
• Comprehensive curriculum vita;
• *Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; official transcripts will be required upon hire); and
• Contact information for three professional references, including names, telephone numbers, and email addresses.

Position Details:

This position is l ocated on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska,. Applicants must be able to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska by the position start date .  This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and  full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience. 

Application review will begin on August 17, 2026, Year. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on August 16, 2026.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Juergen Sidgman, Search Committee Chair, at View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

The  University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a  policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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