Assistant Professor, School of Accountancy – The University of Southern Mississippi

🏛️ Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor, School of Accountancy – The University of Southern Mississippi

• Institution: The University of Southern Mississippi

• Academic Unit / Department: School of Accountancy, College of Business and Economic Development

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: req5518

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Nine-Month, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST for full consideration; Open until filled

📋 Overview of Role

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Accountancy, beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate and graduate courses in financial or cost/managerial accounting, with possible teaching responsibilities in taxation.

The position combines teaching, scholarly research, and academic service, with faculty expected to contribute to AACSB accreditation and assurance of learning activities.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses in financial or cost/managerial accounting.

• Teach within the Bachelor’s in Accounting, Master of Professional Accountancy, and/or Master of Business Administration programs based on institutional needs.

• Potentially teach taxation courses as a secondary teaching area.

• Deliver courses in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats.

• Conduct scholarly research and publish in highly rated accounting journals.

• Maintain active engagement in scholarly, professional, and pedagogical research.

• Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and a strong commitment to student success.

• Provide service to the School of Accountancy, College of Business and Economic Development, university, and academic profession.

• Participate in assurance of learning processes.

• Contribute to maintaining the School of Accountancy’s separate AACSB accreditation.

• Work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: An earned doctorate or ABD in Accounting or an appropriate related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.

• AACSB Requirement: Must meet the requirements of a Scholarly Academic in Accounting for AACSB accreditation purposes.

• Higher Education Experience: Candidates with prior higher-education employment must demonstrate excellence in collegiate teaching and institutional/professional service.

• Teaching Skills: Ability to teach effectively in traditional, online, and hybrid environments.

• Research: Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarly research.

• Communication: Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.

• Subject Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation.

• Technology: Ability to use Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, and other instructional technologies.

• Preferred Experience: Public or corporate accounting or taxation experience.

• Preferred Certifications: CPA, CMA, licensed attorney, or another relevant professional certification.

• Preferred Teaching Experience: Experience with hybrid, flipped, or online courses.

• ABD Candidates: Must have completed all doctoral coursework and qualifying examinations and demonstrate that all degree requirements will be completed before the start of the position.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Not specified in the announcement.

• Appointment: Full-time, nine-month faculty appointment.

• Tenure Status: Tenure-track.

• Start Date: August 2027.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter describing qualifications relevant to the position.

2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, such as recent system-generated teaching evaluations, if applicable.

4. Evidence of Scholarship, including recent publications or working papers.

5. Three Professional References with names and contact information, including at least two references able to evaluate teaching and research ability or potential.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply now

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: jobs@usm.edu

• 📅 Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST for full consideration; Open until filled.

• Application Method: Applications must be submitted through the online employment portal. Email and surface-mail applications will not be considered.

• Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor H-1B or other work visas.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: www.usm.edu