Assistant Professor in Accounting
Purpose:
The Accounting Department in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027.
We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community, including individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
Specialty or Sub-Discipline:
Candidates in all areas of research and teaching interest are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or ABD in accounting or closely related field by September 1 of the appointment year.
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake scholarly research publishable in leading academic journals.
- Commitment to contributing to Santa Clara University’s mission, including fostering a culture of inclusion and academic excellence.
Responsibilities:
Tenure-track faculty at Santa Clara University are teaching scholars expected to balance teaching, research, and service. This is an in-person position.
Teaching
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise, as assigned by the department chair.
- High-quality teaching and significant faculty-student interaction are prioritized at SCU.
Research/Scholarly Work
Maintain an active program of scholarly research publishable in leading academic journals.
Service
Provide effective service to the Department, School, University, profession, and/or community through committee work, leadership, professional engagement, and other contributions consistent with rank and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applications must be submitted through the University’s online application system, accessible via https://jobs.scu.edu/
Please include the following materials: Cover letter expressing interest in Santa Clara University and outlining qualifications. Curriculum vitae. Examples of research/scholarly work. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (both quantitative and qualitative, if available). Contact information for three letters of recommendation.
Questions about this position may be directed to Matthew Cedergren, accounting@scu.edu
Search Timeline:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until qualified candidates are identified. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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