Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Accounting, Tenure Track

4 days ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Wayne State University Full time

Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Accounting, Tenure Track

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Accounting, Tenure Track at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Accounting at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2026.

  • Candidates are expected to conduct research suitable for publication in top-tier journals, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with a strong preference for areas such as auditing and forensic accounting, actively participate in department and school activities, and perform other related duties as assigned.
  • We expect the candidate to be a fully engaged participant in the life of the Mike Ilitch School of Business. The typical teaching load is two courses each in fall and winter semesters. For further information about the Department of Accounting see

Qualifications:

  • Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in Accounting, or ABD status with completion expected by August 2026, from an AACSB-accredited business school. For appointment at the associate professor level, prior teaching experience and a strong record of scholarly publications are required.

Desirable education and experience:

  • Evidence of potential to publish in top-tier academic journals.
  • Having interest and experience in teaching courses in auditing and forensic accounting, taxation, and non-for-profit / governmental accounting are highly preferable.
  • Candidates who have the skills and knowledge to infuse emerging technologies (machine learnings and Artificial Intelligence) into the classroom and research are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates should be able to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online courses in the Accounting Department's undergraduate, MSA, and MBA programs.

Documents required at time of application: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 letters of recommendation, 4 copies of recent student evaluations, including an explanation of the rating system and a description of the courses being evaluated. A research statement (with a description of current projects and future plans).

School/College/Division:

H16 - School of Business Admin

Primary department:

H1604 - Accounting (H1604)

Employment type:

  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Hourly rate:
  • Salary minimum: TBD
  • Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Office and Classroom environment

Job openings:

  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No
  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
  • Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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