Assistant Professor of Accounting

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Assistant Professor of Accounting-37377Faculty

Description

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Assistant Professor

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting

FTE: Full Time

Salary Range: $190,000-$210,000

Position #00608798 – Requisition #37377

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Job Description

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The Business School brings together a world-class faculty, top-notch students, and influential business partners.

With classes offered during the day, in the evening, and online, the Business School is the largest graduate school of business in the region and the first choice of business professionals; undergraduate business programs are recently revised and rapidly growing.

CU Denver’s Business School is one of the few schools in Colorado that has earned AACSB accreditation at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and separate accreditation in Accounting.

The Accounting Program offers an undergraduate accounting specialization and a Master of Science in Accounting.

The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for one full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Accounting.

The start date for the position is August 2026.

Assistant Professor of Accounting

What you will do:

This position includes research (40%), teaching (40%), and service (20%).

We seek scholars who can produce research of excellent quality that can be published in top tier (top six) journals.

Teaching loads are commensurate with research-oriented faculty and consist of 4 courses (3 credit hours each) per academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

We have teaching needs in Accounting Information Systems/Data Analytics.

We value faculty who are good corporate citizens and who will contribute to the service needs of the accounting area.

This position is a full-time tenure-track appointment.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

A Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting or another appropriate and closely related terminal degree from an AACSB university before the position’s start date

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

Demonstrated success or potential for success publishing in top-tier peer-reviewed journals

Successful prior experience teaching Accounting Information Systems/Data Analytics at the University level

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this position is eligible now and in the future for visa sponsorship.

While the hiring unit is willing to pursue visa sponsorship, an offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate having a visa status that allows employment with the University as of the start date for the position or the University’s petition being approved and on the candidate being able to obtain the appropriate visa status.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range () for this position has been established at $ 190,000-$210,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range () represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.

The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: and attach:

A letter of application that addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications

A current CV

Up to three scholarly publications/manuscripts

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a summary of student evaluations and/or teaching experience, along with any other applicable material)

The names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references.

(Please do not submit actual letters of recommendation with your application.

We will request these later for applicable candidates.)

Questions should be directed to Katherine Gunny, .

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment.

All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants:Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: and attach: A letter of application that addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
A current CV
Up to three scholarly publications/manuscripts
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a summary of student evaluations and/or teaching experience, along with any other applicable material)
The names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references.

(Please do not submit actual letters of recommendation with your application.

We will request these later for applicable candidates.)Questions should be directed to Katherine Gunny, Application Materials Required:Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of ReferencesApplication Materials Instructions:Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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