Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Location

  San Luis Obispo, California. United States

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Job Description & Qualification

The Accounting and Law Academic Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Accounting with appointment beginning approximately August 12, 2027. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. Doctorate or equivalent degree in accounting from an AACSB or equivalent institution. The Ph.D. should be awarded by the time of appointment in Fall 2027. Demonstrated record of high-quality research published in peer-reviewed journals or clear evidence of the potential to establish such a record. Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities. Preference will be given to those with expertise in the area of managerial accounting, but we welcome applicants with varying levels of experience from all areas of expertise in accounting.

About the Organization

The Accounting and Law Area within the Orfalea College of Business is dedicated to preparing career-ready leaders who pair an understanding of how businesses operate with strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to contribute immediately to the workplace and navigate complex organizational challenges with fairness, empathy, and data-driven insight. The successful candidate will join a faculty who are both accomplished teachers and scholars, with research published in journals such as Journal of Accounting Research, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Journal of Information Systems, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Issues in Accounting Education, and Advances in Accounting Behavioral Research. Learn more about the Accounting concentration at and more about our faculty at

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