Assistant Professor of Accounting

The Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research business school. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that inspires a passion for knowledge and intellectual growth as well as a dedication to service. We engage in research that fosters innovative business theory, policy, and practice. In strategic partnership with the Greater Charlotte region, we educate our students to become leaders who are critical thinkers, ethically informed, and globally aware.
The mission of the Turner School of Accountancy, within the Belk College of Business, is to discover and disseminate knowledge essential to the practice of accounting. We prepare students for careers in professional accounting and business, seeking to foster appreciation for knowledge, intellectual growth and dedication to service. We engage in research that explores accounting theory, policy and practice. In strategic partnership with the greater Charlotte business community, we seek to prepare our students to become leaders who think critically and possess professional expertise, global awareness, and a commitment to ethical behavior.

The Turner School of Accountancy offers programs for students at various stages of their professional accounting careers. Our programs provide conceptual and technical knowledge in the accounting and business areas, serving as a foundation for accounting career development. The Belk College's undergraduate accounting program is accredited by AACSB International, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for baccalaureate degree programs in accounting. Graduates find a wide range of professional careers in public practice, industry, financial institutions, government and non-profit organizations.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

The Turner School of Accountancy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Accounting at the Assistant Professor level. A doctoral degree in the field of accounting, or a doctoral degree in business with specialization in accounting, from an accredited school is required. We welcome applicants from all areas of accounting with priority given for applicants who teach tax or accounting information systems/data analytics. A strong commitment to excellence in high quality, innovative research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected. Appointees are expected to publish in leading academic journals.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

A doctoral degree from an accredited school in the field of accounting or closely related discipline is required.

Application Instructions & Process

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu and include a cover letter that addresses the required and desired qualifications, a current CV, and a sample of research. Candidates may optionally provide a statement of research focus. Finalists will be asked to forward transcripts, letters of reference, and other supportive materials as requested by the search committee. ABD will be considered

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and will be subject to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.

Hiring Subject to budget availability