The Crews School of Accountancy invites applications for a full-time clinical assistant professor of accounting, effective the fall semester of 2026. This is a non-tenure track academic year (9-month) teaching-focused appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction both in person and online, designing engaging course materials, and fostering a collaborative learning environment across our undergraduate and graduate programs.
As the largest academic unit in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics, the Crews School of Accountancy holds its own AACSB International accreditation in addition to the College’s accreditation, distinguishing us among elite business programs worldwide. Our academically diverse, research-oriented group of faculty members offers degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Our Master of Science in Accounting Analytics program features STEM-designated concentrations in Information Systems and Controls, Business Analysis and Reporting, and Tax Compliance and Planning. The School is committed to innovation in accounting education, including the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into our curriculum. We seek instructors who share our vision for preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving profession while maintaining the highest standards of analytical rigor and professional excellence.
While this position centers on teaching, the ability to collaborate with existing accounting faculty and doctoral students on research projects in mutually relevant areas is a plus. For more information about the Crews School, visit https://www.memphis.edu/accountancy/.
This is an academic-year appointment that offers competitive compensation and an attractive benefits program, depending on qualifications.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. If you have questions, you are welcome to contact:
Dr. Kate Sorensen, Search Committee Chair
[email protected]
We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements.
Provide high quality instruction, contribute to meaningful service to the university, and service to student organizations and internship programs, preparing students for the complexities and realities of the current professional environment.
QualificationsA master’s degree in accounting or a closely related business field from an AACSB-accredited institution is required, along with at least 18 graduate hours of accounting coursework. Effective college teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence are required. Teaching strength in accounting information systems (AIS), financial accounting, or managerial accounting is desired. A doctorate (PhD or DBA, or ABD nearing completion) in accounting or a closely related field (e.g. another business field), while not required, is a plus.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Application packages should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a summary of recent teaching evaluations), unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references, and be submitted online.
About UsThe University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in accounting or closely related business field from an AACSB-accredited institution
- At least 18 graduate hours of accounting coursework
- Effective college teaching experience
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence
- Authorization to work in the U.S.; employer will not sponsor visas
- Teaching strength in accounting information systems, financial accounting, or managerial accounting
- Doctorate (PhD or DBA) or ABD nearing completion
- Ability to collaborate with faculty and doctoral students on research
What We Do
The University of Memphis is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, committed to academic excellence and community engagement. Driven by a philosophy of 'doing,' the institution leverages a diverse workforce of faculty and staff to foster a dynamic learning environment. The university provides a comprehensive range of educational opportunities and maintains a strong commitment to equal employment and institutional equity.
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