Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Accounting – NC State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Accounting – NC State University

• Institution: North Carolina State University

• College: Poole College of Management

• Department: Department of Accounting

• Position: Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Posting Number: PG194949EP

• Position Number: 00112374

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

• Appointment Period: 9-Month Recurring

• FTE: 1.0

• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with education and experience

• Job Open Date: October 9, 2026

• Anticipated Close Date: November 5, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of the Role

The Department of Accounting at NC State University’s Poole College of Management invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting position beginning in August 2027.

The Department welcomes applications from both emerging scholars entering their first faculty appointment and experienced Assistant Professors.

The successful candidate will contribute to research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, academic service, and the broader intellectual community of Poole College.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and maintain a high-quality research programme in Accounting.

• Publish research in leading peer-reviewed journals.

• Teach Accounting at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Contribute to the Master of Accounting (MAC) and MBA programmes.

• Support teaching needs in areas such as:

  • Managerial Accounting

  • Auditing

  • Accounting Information Systems

  • Analytics

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Related Accounting areas

• Participate in Department, College, and University service.

• Collaborate with faculty in an interdisciplinary academic environment.

• Engage with students, faculty, and professional stakeholders.

Essential Qualification

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field, or

• Be on track to complete all requirements for the doctoral degree by Fall 2027.

Candidates must also demonstrate:

• Expertise in Accounting through education, professional experience, teaching, or scholarly work.

• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate Accounting courses.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to explain complex Accounting concepts clearly.

• Capacity to contribute to academic and institutional service.

Teaching Areas

Candidates should be able to contribute to one or more areas including:

• Managerial Accounting

• Auditing

• Accounting Information Systems

• Accounting Analytics

• Artificial Intelligence applications in Accounting

• Related Accounting disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Established research and publication record, or strong potential to develop one.

• Evidence of effective undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.

• Research and teaching interests complementing existing Department programmes.

• Strong collaborative ability.

• Relevant professional Accounting experience.

• Professional credentials such as CPA certification.

Research Profile

The successful candidate is expected to develop an impactful research programme consistent with the expectations of an R1 research university.

The Department particularly values scholarship that contributes to contemporary Accounting research and complements its teaching and professional engagement activities.

Salary / Remuneration

Compensation will be:

Commensurate with education, experience, qualifications, and scholarly record.

The exact salary amount is not specified in the advertisement.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

3. Contact Information for at Least Three Professional References

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to benefits including:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Retirement programmes

• Disability plans

• Life insurance

• Accident coverage

• Paid leave

• 12 university holidays annually

• Tuition and academic assistance

• Childcare benefits

• Wellness and recreation programmes

Eligibility depends on employment status and applicable plan requirements.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time

• Tenure-Track

• Assistant Professor

• 9-Month Recurring Appointment

• 1.0 FTE

• Teaching, Research, and Service responsibilities

Important Dates

• Job Open Date: October 9, 2026

• Anticipated Close Date: November 5, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

The posting notes that if the vacancy remains active after November 5, applications are still being accepted and reviewed.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the NC State University recruitment portal.

Posting Number: PG194949EP
Position Number: 00112374

Application Link:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/235895

For general application-process questions:

NC State Human Resources
Email: workatncstate@ncsu.edu
Phone: (919) 515-2135

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