Assistant Professor in Accounting – Arkansas State University

Assistant Professor in Accounting – Arkansas State University

• Institution: Arkansas State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Accounting, Neil Griffin College of Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: F00661

• Appointment Type: Full-Time; Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

• Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA

• Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM CST

📋 Overview of Role

The Department of Accounting at Arkansas State University's Neil Griffin College of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Accounting beginning Fall 2027. The department welcomes candidates across all areas of accounting, with particular interest in accounting analytics, artificial intelligence applications, advanced accounting, managerial accounting, and emerging areas of accounting education.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarly research, curriculum development, and professional and university service.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with departmental and college initiatives.

• Conduct scholarly research resulting in quality peer-reviewed publications.

• Contribute to the development of accounting programs incorporating data analytics and applied AI.

• Support initiatives related to the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) pathway.

• Develop and teach courses involving AI applications in accounting, data analytics, and technology-enabled accounting practices.

• Provide service to the department, college, university, and accounting profession.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Earned PhD or DBA with a concentration in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution. ABD candidates will also be considered.

• Experience & Specializations: Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level and/or professional accounting experience preferred.

• Areas of Interest: Accounting analytics, artificial intelligence applications in accounting, advanced accounting, managerial accounting, data analytics, and emerging areas of accounting education.

• Technology Skills: Demonstrated ability or interest in integrating data analytics, AI, and emerging technologies into accounting education.

• Certifications / Licensure: Active CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.

• No specific benefits package or additional allowances are stated in the provided announcement.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume

3. Teaching Evaluations for all courses taught during the last two years, including department/school comparisons

4. Contact Information for Three References

5. Unofficial Transcripts — required before the interview or may be submitted with the application

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Arkansas State University electronic application portal

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Not specified in the provided announcement

• 📅 Deadline: September 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM CST

• 📅 Appointment Start: Fall 2027

• 📌 Review: Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

• ⚠️ Arkansas State University participates in E-Verify.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: astate.edu