Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Accounting Fall 2026

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Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Accounting - Fall 2026 Posting Number F224 College/Area Zeigler College of Business Department Business, Innovation, and Technology Bargaining Unit APSCUF Position Type Faculty Type of Appointment Full Time Complement Type Tenure Track Home Campus Lock Haven City Lock Haven State Pennsylvania Zip Code 17745 FTE% 100% Work Location Home Campus Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications If Other, please list Appointment Start Date Fall 2026 Benefits Medical and prescription drug benefits.

Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Paid time off.

Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.

Employer-paid life insurance.

Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary About the Department: A national leader, Commonwealth University’s accounting program focuses on decision modeling, risk analysis and measurement, and reporting of financial information.

It’s no wonder we have the highest CPA exam pass rate in the State System and a more than 90% job placement rate for more than a decade.

Visit the Discipline’s website at https://www.commonwealthu.edu/academics/programs/accounting-bsba About the College: The Zeigler College of Business is accredited by AACSB.

For more information, visit the College’s website at https://www.commonwealthu.edu/academics/colleges/zeigler-college-business Duties The successful candidate will need to complete distance education training programs as made available by the University within two years of hire for the purpose of teaching in a multi-campus environment with remote teaching needs.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred) A doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting or closely related discipline; OR current enrollment in a doctoral program in Accounting or in a closely related discipline at a regionally accredited institution with a residency requirement.

A minimum of 2 years of professional Accounting experience including US GAAP.

Demonstrated ability to teach college-level courses.

Demonstrated potential for scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications A doctorate degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in Accounting or closely related area of study.

A minimum of 2 years of public Accounting experience including US GAAP AND an active CPA certification.

Record of excellent teaching at the college level.

Record of scholarly activity.

Professional development such as certifications, certificates, and training programs.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Special Instructions to Applicants Applications must be submitted online by November 1, 2025, for full consideration.

Position will remain open until filled.

Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair: Dr. Mark Law, at mlaw@commonwealthu.edu.

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Supplemental Information Background Clearances Diversity Statement Title IX/Clery The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA).

Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination.

VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled.

The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations.

The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements.

For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report.

Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA Anticipated Start Date Anticipated End Date The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*: The Discipline of Accounting at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for one (1) full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Accounting beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.

The home campus for this position is Lock Haven with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Duties will include teaching accounting-related classes at the undergraduate/graduate level, advising, research, and service activities.

Instructional delivery can occur through traditional, online, and alternative instructional methods on-campus or at off-site educational locations.

Summer and winter contracts may be available and are optional for faculty members.

Advisement of student organizations is expected.

Minimum Qualifications A complete application includes a letter of application addressing qualifications and experience for the position, CV, names and contact information of three professional references, unofficial transcripts, and student evaluations for the last two years, if available.

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors.

In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date.

The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success.

Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University.

We uphold our commitment to DEI by: • Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.

• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.

• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond.

While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Fall 2026 Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 09/30/2025 Close Date mm-dd-yyyy Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/4429 Salary: .

Date posted: 10/01/2025

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