Assistant Professor Accounting UT Southern

The University of Tennessee Southern’s vision is to be the epicenter for education, community leadership, and workforce development in south-central Tennessee and a national model for higher education in rural America.

• The mission of the University of Tennessee Southern is to:
• provide undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences that are designed to prepare students for careers and lives of continued learning;
• promote a diverse and globally conscious learning community that nurtures intellectual, social, and personal growth; and
• serve the region through educational, social, and cultural programs and through community outreach and development.

The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure-Track) in the Johnston School of Business. Reporting to the Chair of the School of Business, this person will teach courses, advise and mentor students, engage in scholarship, and provide service to the university and community. This is a full-time, in-person position beginning in August 2025.

For full consideration, candidates should apply electronically using the link below with a

1) cover letter addressing their interest in and qualifications for the role,

2) a CV/resume

3) a list of at least three professional references (include name, email, phone number, and nature of the relationship).

• Teach a full load of courses (12 hours) determined by the School Chair;
• Engage in scholarship appropriate to the disciplines in the Johnston School of Business;
• Provide meaningful service to the university and surrounding community;
• Mentor and advise students;
• Adherence to procedural guidelines and policies regarding teaching;
• Use of teaching strategies designed to encourage critical thinking and intellectual development;
• Use of teaching strategies designed to engage and motivate students;
• Adaptation of subject matter and instruction to the needs of the students;
• Appropriate, transparent, and unbiased evaluation of students;
• Evaluation of teaching and the use of evaluation data to achieve improvement;
• Incorporation of applicable, up-to-date subject matter into one’s courses;
• Participation in seminars or workshops with evidence of application to teaching;
• Implementation, as appropriate, of innovative teaching strategies;
• Development of courses and curricula, as appropriate, in response to new opportunities or changing needs of students;
• Direction of student research projects, internships, or creative works, as appropriate, above and beyond expected course load and duties;
• Sponsorship of student-led organizations.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Accounting or Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activities.
• Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Be available, and knowledgeable about and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advising of students.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and growth by being suitably active in professional and community service.
• Exhibit motivation and initiative in keeping up-to-date and current in one's curriculum area by reading/reviewing current scholarly or creative works in their field and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and development activities sponsored by the university.
• Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in university governance.

Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000