Assistant Professor of Accounting – Kennesaw State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Accounting – Kennesaw State University

• Institution: Kennesaw State University

• School: School of Accountancy

• Position: Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Job ID: 304881

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Contract: Nine-Month

• Location: Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

• Preferred Start Date: August 2027

• Salary: Not specified in the source

• Review Status: Review begins immediately

• Full Consideration Deadline: January 15, 2027

Overview of the Role

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting in the School of Accountancy.

The position carries responsibilities across teaching, research, and service and is structured under KSU’s differentiated workload model.

The preferred start date is August 2027.

Workload

The baseline workload for tenure-track faculty is:

• 50% Teaching

• 35% Research

• 15% Service

This corresponds to a typical 3/2 teaching load.

Differentiated workloads may be assigned based on faculty performance, strengths, interests, and departmental needs.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate Accounting courses.

Relevant disciplinary areas may include:

• Accounting Information Systems

• Auditing

• Tax

• Internal Auditing

• Financial Reporting

• Other Accounting areas aligned with the candidate’s qualifications

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC faculty credentialing guidelines.

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active research programme.

• Conduct scholarly work in Accounting.

• Produce research leading to publication in quality refereed journals.

• Contribute to the School’s research environment.

• Support the University’s broader research mission.

Service Responsibilities

The faculty member will contribute service to:

• School of Accountancy

• College

• University

• Professional community

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A terminal degree, or foreign equivalent, from an AACSB-accredited institution in an Accounting discipline at the time of hire.

Relevant disciplines may include:

• Accounting Information Systems

• Auditing

• Tax

• Internal Auditing

• Financial Reporting

• Related Accounting specialisations

Applicants must also demonstrate effectiveness in:

• Teaching

• Service

• Research activities leading to publications in quality refereed journals

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Professional licences or certifications.

• Memberships such as AAA, AICPA, CPA, or similar.

• Evidence of scholarly or creative activity.

• Experience teaching online courses.

• Experience teaching hybrid courses.

• Previous undergraduate teaching experience.

• Previous graduate teaching experience.

• Postdoctoral experience.

• Prior success obtaining external or extramural funding.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

   • Including evidence of effectiveness in teaching, service, and research

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. Names, Phone Numbers, and Email Addresses of at least 3 References

Official transcripts and official international course-by-course evaluations will be required upon hire where applicable.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Background Check

Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background investigation in accordance with University System of Georgia policy.

Depending on the position, additional screening may include:

• Academic credential verification

• Motor vehicle report

• Credit check

• Pre-employment drug screening

• Other job-specific checks

Important Dates

• Review of Applications: Begins immediately

• Full Consideration Deadline: January 15, 2027

• Preferred Start Date: August 2027

Applicants should submit complete materials by January 15, 2027 for full consideration.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Kennesaw State University / University System of Georgia careers portal.

Job ID: 304881

For questions about the faculty opening:

Velina Popova
Email: vpopova@kennesaw.edu

For technical application support:

Phone: 877-251-2644
Email: support@usg.edu

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