Assistant Professor of Accounting

 Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has almost 900 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 Bachelor’s, 45 Master’s, and 5 Doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington, D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Department of Accounting
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting beginning August 2021. Ph.D./DBA or equivalent in accounting from an AACSB accredited institution, or a Ph.D./DBA in a related area with professional certification in accounting. ABD applicants will be considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2022. Applicants should have a record or demonstrate the potential for a balanced commitment to excellent teaching, quality research and service. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, research leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals, and university and community service. Faculty are assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units per academic year for the first year. An instructional workload of six (6) course units can be continued if the individual is maintaining qualification as a Scholarly Academic under the college standards. Towson University is the only University System of Maryland institution to have AACSB accreditation for both its business and accounting programs. Our greatest needs are in auditing and financial accounting, but all areas will be considered. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. CBE-3418

For detailed information on this position, please visit: http://www.towson.edu/provost/prospective/openpositions.html

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on availability of the funds at the time of hire.