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Auburn University at Auburn

Assistant Professor

Auburn University at Auburn, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831


Job Description:Position:

The School of Accountancy (School) in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University seeks applications for two qualified tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor. While we are open to all areas of research and teaching, we especially encourage applications from those with teaching interests in tax, as well as business processes and controls. These nine-month positions are designed to support the School's degree programs in the College. The effective date of employment will be August 2025.Responsibilities:

Successful applicants will be expected to produce high-quality research, evidenced by publications in leading academic journals; to achieve teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and to provide appropriate service to the department, college, and university. The teaching load is commensurate with research expectations. In addition, candidates are expected to contribute to the collegial and intellectual environment of the department by working with other faculty members.About the Department & Programs:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong research program aligned with those of the School's research-active faculty. The School values diverse research that meaningfully impacts practice and theory, and its growing faculty is comprised of active, successful researchers at all ranks who employ both archival and experimental methodologies across subdisciplines. This research diversity is evidenced by the School's strong positions in various BYU rankings and recent publications in the top academic and practitioner journals.Faculty research programs are strongly supported with summer research funding and limited class preparations through tenure. Support is also provided for faculty participation at regional, national and international conferences, and faculty members have access to research participants and numerous data resources.About the College:

The Harbert College of Business has a strong tradition of providing highly desirable graduates and generating knowledge that drives diverse business thought and sustainable business practice. The college and its programs consistently rank among the nation's best public undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Harbert College has experienced steady enrollment growth in recent years and currently serves well over 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students through six academic departments offering eight undergraduate majors and multiple Masters and Ph.D. options.About Auburn University:

The Auburn family values tradition, yet eagerly prepares for the future. Rooted in more than 160 years of tradition, Auburn University occupies 1,841 acres and is the academic home to more than 30,000 students. Auburn's commitment to active student engagement and professional success, and public/private partnerships garners a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health and societal impact.Location:

Auburn, AL, is a vibrant and thriving college town and community. Southern Living recently recognized the city of Auburn as one of the top small towns in the South, and Money magazine named Auburn the best place to live in Alabama. Known as the 'Loveliest Village on the Plains,' Auburn offers a high quality of life, including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center, SEC sports throughout the academic year, national award-winning chefs and restaurants, a K-12 school system that is top-ranked in the state, general and concierge healthcare options, and an exceptional College of Veterinary Medicine for pet care.Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer.

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