Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting and Legal Studies

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The Department of Accounting & Legal Studies at Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Salisbury Maryland, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor level to start Fall 2027. The Vision, Mission, and Shared Values of the Department can be viewed at: http://www.salisbury.edu/acctlegal/. The accounting program is AACSB-accredited. Our program is noted for equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and experience that make them sought after by the top accounting firms in the country.

Job Summary
Teaching at the undergraduate and possibly the graduate level. Teaching financial accounting through the advanced level and at least one secondary area with a strong preference given to candidates qualified to teach fraud and forensic accounting, cost accounting, graduate managerial accounting, and/or other upper-level accounting courses. Candidates who hold a JD degree and are qualified to teach business law courses are especially encouraged to apply, as the ability to teach in both the accounting and legal studies areas of our curriculum is a significant advantage. The integration of AI tools into the classroom is crucial.  The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester, but a six-credit hour per semester teaching load will be granted for the first academic year.  Publishing scholarly research, and providing service to the department, school, and university are also requirements of the position. Utilize effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners. 

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor – 1) Ph.D./DBA degree or ABD in Accounting, preferably from an AACSB accredited institution.  If ABD, doctoral degree must be completed before date of hire; 2) Potential or demonstrated ability to be an excellent teacher; 3) Potential or demonstrated ability to publish a steady stream of peer-reviewed scholarly research; 4) Interest in teaching in a hybrid or online format; and 5) Professional certification or commitment to attain certification within two years of starting date of employment.  Associate Professor – 1) Ph.D./DBA in Accounting, preferably from and AACSB accredited institution; 2) Documented record of teaching excellence; 3) Demonstrated ability to publish an ongoing stream of publications in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets (no fewer than 3 in the most recent five-year period); 4) Documented record of service to the department, institution, and profession; 5) Interest in teaching in a hybrid or online format; and, 6) Professional certification or commitment to attain certification within two years of starting date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will already have experience using AI in the classroom, an emerging portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in academic journals, at least one professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.), and ideally a JD degree with the ability to teach undergraduate business law courses.  

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1) a letter of interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statements of research and teaching interests; and 4) the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references.  If you have any questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Kenneth J. Smith. All other documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System.    Please do not send any other documents via E-mail.
Applications submitted by September 1, 2026, will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Starting salary is $165,000-$190,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 2027. 

This position is based in Salisbury, MD.  Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 60 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University features a beautiful campus close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay, and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk.  SU is consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges and ‘best values’ by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, and other publications.  SU has 416 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8700.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our university community to include students, faculty, and staff, today and in the future.  To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/. 

Salisbury University (SU) has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities to all qualified people.  To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.  Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to: Humberto Aristizabal, Associate Vice President, Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator, 100 Holloway Hall, Tel. (410) 548-3508. 

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by September 1, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.