The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy in the College of Business at The University of Akron invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, starting in August 2027. Both the School of Accountancy and the College of Business are accredited by AACSB-International.
Our greatest teaching needs are in taxation. The tenured/tenure track teaching faculty generally have a full range of responsibilities, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, scholarship, and service to the department, the university and the public. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a balanced commitment to excellence in teaching, quality research, and service. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the university and the profession are required for retention, promotion, and tenure.
Required Qualifications
PhD/DBA or equivalent in accounting or a related area from an AACSB accredited institution, SJD/JSD in taxation from an ABA accredited institution, J.D. (or equivalent) / MTax from an ABA accredited institution, or a PhD/DBA in a related area with professional certification in accounting. DBA applicants may considered but all degree requirements must be completed by August 23, 2027.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference also will be given to candidates who are professionally certified (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA), and have professional experience in tax consulting, public accounting or relevant industry experience. Additionally, candidates with AI skills, which could include the ability to incorporate AI and information technology tools into teaching and curriculum development, are a plus.
Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements
Compensation
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Deadline
Review of applicants will begin September 11th, 2026.
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American Association of University ProfessorsFor assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
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State of Residence StatementIt is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
Skills Required
- PhD/DBA (or equivalent) in accounting or related area from an AACSB-accredited institution, or SJD/JSD in taxation from an ABA-accredited institution, or JD/MTax from an ABA-accredited institution, or PhD/DBA in a related area with professional certification
- All degree requirements completed by August 23, 2027
- Demonstrated balanced commitment to excellence in teaching, quality research/scholarly productivity, and service
- Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses with greatest need in taxation
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA)
- Professional experience in tax consulting, public accounting, or relevant industry experience
- Ability to incorporate AI and information technology tools into teaching and curriculum development
What We Do
The University of Akron is a public research university in Ohio that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with a strong focus on STEM fields and polymer research.
