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Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting - Tenure Track
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About McDaniel College:
McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.
At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates. The professor of practice budgeted hiring rate for this discipline based on experience and years in rank is $94,000.
Job Description:
McDaniel College invites dynamic professionals in Accounting to join our close-knit community as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice. We are seeking a faculty colleague who can bring accounting to life for students through courses that span theory and practice, preparing the next generation of business leaders through experiential learning and applied learning real world projects. With a focus on engaging, student-centered teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the vitality and growth of our program and help us continue to differentiate McDaniel's approach to the liberal arts: hands-on, rigorous, and personally transformative. Specifically, we seek a faculty member who will build on the department's strengths while helping to chart its next directions, ensuring that our curriculum remains market driven, innovative, and forward-looking while supporting the continued growth of the program.
The position will include teaching a 3-3 load across introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in accounting. In particular, we seek candidates prepared to teach:
- Principles of Accounting I and II
- Taxation of Individuals
- Corporate Tax
- Accounting Information Systems
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing
- Advanced Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting I, II, and III
- AI in Accounting
- Other relevant courses as per departmental needs and based on expertise
McDaniel's scale and spirit offer something rare in higher education?the opportunity to design innovative courses, mentor students closely, and shape the culture of an academic program in meaningful ways?within a liberal arts college that is financially stable at a time when such security is increasingly uncommon. McDaniel faculty thrive on the beauty of campus, the philosophy of the liberal arts, and the institutional support to develop innovative courses and programs that reflect both disciplinary depth and experiential learning as part of the McDaniel Commitment, our signature academic program. Our classes challenge students to think critically, create boldly, and connect their learning to the world.
We are especially eager to welcome a colleague whose work demonstrates a commitment to teaching accounting as both a passionate practice and a way of engaging students to think critically.
Because McDaniel College is a student-centered community, our faculty are not only dedicated educators and active scholars, but also important ambassadors for their disciplines and for the college. We seek faculty who enjoy connecting with students at all stages of their academic journey, including prospective and newly admitted students, as part of building a vibrant and inclusive intellectual community. In this spirit, faculty partner with their departments and the Office of Admissions to represent McDaniel to prospective students, share the excitement of their discipline, and help admitted students envision themselves thriving in our classrooms and across campus. By connecting their expertise as teachers and scholars with opportunities to welcome and inspire prospective McDaniel students, faculty strengthen the academic vitality of both their departments and McDaniel College as a whole while contributing to the financial health of the college.
Responsibilities
- Teach six courses per academic year (3-3 load), including the courses listed above and additional electives that align with the candidate's expertise.
- Coordinate, plan and create syllabi for courses assigned at the lower, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- Develop, deliver, and grade relevant assignments, discussions, tests, and other activities that measure student progress towards course goals.
- Evaluate student progress towards specified course objectives and provide timely feedback.
- Facilitate classroom instruction using a pedagogical framework relevant to course content.
- Maintain accurate, objective, and complete grading rosters for all students in assigned courses
- Maintain a scholarly agenda that advances knowledge in the discipline, engages students in research
- Mentor and advise undergraduate students, guiding them in their academic pathways, creative projects, and professional development.
- Submit timely mid-term grade reports, final grades, departmental reports, and other requirements as communicated by the dean of faculty and AVP of student success.
- Submit all grades to the Registrar by the published deadline.
- Observe all requirements of the McDaniel College Honor Code (see Student Handbook).
- Provide the opportunity during office hours or by special appointment for students to consult or to review the results of tests, papers, and other requirements.
- Treat grades and student records with confidentiality and in accord with state and federal law.
- Engage in service activities, such as institution committee work and student advising as required by the Faculty Handbook in effect.
- Partner with colleagues in the Center for Student Success, the Writing Center and the Pick STEM Center to support successful retention, 4-year graduation and academic advising.
- Be an active participant in faculty development opportunities, further developing your craft and increasing your knowledge about the challenges and opportunities within the higher education landscape.
- Reflect McDaniel's culture of care through proactive, responsive and caring student outreach.
- Establish collegial relationships with faculty and staff colleagues that reflect respect and consideration.
- Contribute to the life of the department and college through committee service and program development.
- Follow all policies and procedures in the Faculty Handbook.
- Participate in at least two major recruitment events each year to welcome prospective and admitted students, share insights about your program and scholarship, and help them envision themselves as part of McDaniel's academic community.
- Coordinate with the Office of Admissions to provide class visits for prospective students when possible.
- Engage in personalized outreach to admitted students in your area of teaching or research (e.g., brief emails, virtual conversations, departmental events or small-group meetings) to answer questions, highlight departmental strengths, and support their transition from applicant to enrolled student.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in related field and relevant work experience required. CPA/CMA required.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching grounded in inclusive pedagogy.
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues, advise undergraduate students, and participate in faculty governance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Preference will be given to candidates with both college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience in accounting
- Minimum of six office hours on campus per week as outlined in the faculty handbook
- Weekend and evening hours are required for recruitment activities and other faculty responsibilities as communicated by the provost or dean of faculty
- This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Candidates must comply with all related federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines including, but not limited to, FERPA and Title IX.
Additional Information:
McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.
Application Instructions:
Please click the Apply Now button below to begin your application.
Applications must be submitted via this online process to be considered. Applications must include the following:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy
At the time of application, letters of reference are encouraged but not required. All complete applications with or without reference letters will be reviewed. For candidates who are short-listed for phone interviews, three letters of references will then be solicited. To submit letters of reference at the time of application, please arrange for three letters to be sent to Provost@McDaniel.edu.
Review of applications will begin in November 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting - Tenure Track
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About McDaniel College:
McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.
At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates. The professor of practice budgeted hiring rate for this discipline based on experience and years in rank is $94,000.
Job Description:
McDaniel College invites dynamic professionals in Accounting to join our close-knit community as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice. We are seeking a faculty colleague who can bring accounting to life for students through courses that span theory and practice, preparing the next generation of business leaders through experiential learning and applied learning real world projects. With a focus on engaging, student-centered teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the vitality and growth of our program and help us continue to differentiate McDaniel's approach to the liberal arts: hands-on, rigorous, and personally transformative. Specifically, we seek a faculty member who will build on the department's strengths while helping to chart its next directions, ensuring that our curriculum remains market driven, innovative, and forward-looking while supporting the continued growth of the program.
The position will include teaching a 3-3 load across introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in accounting. In particular, we seek candidates prepared to teach:
- Principles of Accounting I and II
- Taxation of Individuals
- Corporate Tax
- Accounting Information Systems
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing
- Advanced Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting I, II, and III
- AI in Accounting
- Other relevant courses as per departmental needs and based on expertise
McDaniel's scale and spirit offer something rare in higher education?the opportunity to design innovative courses, mentor students closely, and shape the culture of an academic program in meaningful ways?within a liberal arts college that is financially stable at a time when such security is increasingly uncommon. McDaniel faculty thrive on the beauty of campus, the philosophy of the liberal arts, and the institutional support to develop innovative courses and programs that reflect both disciplinary depth and experiential learning as part of the McDaniel Commitment, our signature academic program. Our classes challenge students to think critically, create boldly, and connect their learning to the world.
We are especially eager to welcome a colleague whose work demonstrates a commitment to teaching accounting as both a passionate practice and a way of engaging students to think critically.
Because McDaniel College is a student-centered community, our faculty are not only dedicated educators and active scholars, but also important ambassadors for their disciplines and for the college. We seek faculty who enjoy connecting with students at all stages of their academic journey, including prospective and newly admitted students, as part of building a vibrant and inclusive intellectual community. In this spirit, faculty partner with their departments and the Office of Admissions to represent McDaniel to prospective students, share the excitement of their discipline, and help admitted students envision themselves thriving in our classrooms and across campus. By connecting their expertise as teachers and scholars with opportunities to welcome and inspire prospective McDaniel students, faculty strengthen the academic vitality of both their departments and McDaniel College as a whole while contributing to the financial health of the college.
Responsibilities
- Teach six courses per academic year (3-3 load), including the courses listed above and additional electives that align with the candidate's expertise.
- Coordinate, plan and create syllabi for courses assigned at the lower, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- Develop, deliver, and grade relevant assignments, discussions, tests, and other activities that measure student progress towards course goals.
- Evaluate student progress towards specified course objectives and provide timely feedback.
- Facilitate classroom instruction using a pedagogical framework relevant to course content.
- Maintain accurate, objective, and complete grading rosters for all students in assigned courses
- Maintain a scholarly agenda that advances knowledge in the discipline, engages students in research
- Mentor and advise undergraduate students, guiding them in their academic pathways, creative projects, and professional development.
- Submit timely mid-term grade reports, final grades, departmental reports, and other requirements as communicated by the dean of faculty and AVP of student success.
- Submit all grades to the Registrar by the published deadline.
- Observe all requirements of the McDaniel College Honor Code (see Student Handbook).
- Provide the opportunity during office hours or by special appointment for students to consult or to review the results of tests, papers, and other requirements.
- Treat grades and student records with confidentiality and in accord with state and federal law.
- Engage in service activities, such as institution committee work and student advising as required by the Faculty Handbook in effect.
- Partner with colleagues in the Center for Student Success, the Writing Center and the Pick STEM Center to support successful retention, 4-year graduation and academic advising.
- Be an active participant in faculty development opportunities, further developing your craft and increasing your knowledge about the challenges and opportunities within the higher education landscape.
- Reflect McDaniel's culture of care through proactive, responsive and caring student outreach.
- Establish collegial relationships with faculty and staff colleagues that reflect respect and consideration.
- Contribute to the life of the department and college through committee service and program development.
- Follow all policies and procedures in the Faculty Handbook.
- Participate in at least two major recruitment events each year to welcome prospective and admitted students, share insights about your program and scholarship, and help them envision themselves as part of McDaniel's academic community.
- Coordinate with the Office of Admissions to provide class visits for prospective students when possible.
- Engage in personalized outreach to admitted students in your area of teaching or research (e.g., brief emails, virtual conversations, departmental events or small-group meetings) to answer questions, highlight departmental strengths, and support their transition from applicant to enrolled student.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in related field and relevant work experience required. CPA/CMA required.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching grounded in inclusive pedagogy.
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues, advise undergraduate students, and participate in faculty governance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Preference will be given to candidates with both college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience in accounting
- Minimum of six office hours on campus per week as outlined in the faculty handbook
- Weekend and evening hours are required for recruitment activities and other faculty responsibilities as communicated by the provost or dean of faculty
- This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Candidates must comply with all related federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines including, but not limited to, FERPA and Title IX.
Additional Information:
McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.
Application Instructions:
Please click the Apply Now button below to begin your application.
Applications must be submitted via this online process to be considered. Applications must include the following:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy
At the time of application, letters of reference are encouraged but not required. All complete applications with or without reference letters will be reviewed. For candidates who are short-listed for phone interviews, three letters of references will then be solicited. To submit letters of reference at the time of application, please arrange for three letters to be sent to Provost@McDaniel.edu.
Review of applications will begin in November 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
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- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor of accounting jobs.
- PhD or DBA in accounting or closely related field required or expected by start date
- Demonstrated research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or working papers in accounting journals
- Teaching experience or potential in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or auditing courses
- CPA license or progress toward licensure preferred for many teaching-focused positions
- Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, Stata, or R for empirical accounting research
- Ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels across the accounting curriculum
Tips for Your Assistant Professor of Accounting Job Search
Tailor your teaching and research statement
Hiring committees weigh your teaching philosophy and research agenda heavily. Align your statements to the department's stated priorities, whether that's accounting education, empirical research, or CPA pipeline programs, so your fit is obvious from the first read.
Highlight your dissertation status clearly
Many postings require a completed PhD by the start date. State your expected completion date and dissertation title up front on your CV so search committees don't have to guess whether you qualify for a tenure-track versus a visiting appointment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor of accounting openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by research or teaching emphasis
R1 universities prioritize publication records in top-tier journals, while regional teaching institutions weigh course load capacity and student mentorship. Read each posting carefully to gauge which emphasis dominates before you customize your application materials.
Prepare a job talk on your strongest paper
Most accounting faculty searches include a 45-to-60-minute job talk where you present a working paper. Choose a study with clear methodology and practical implications for accounting practice, and practice fielding tough methodological questions from skeptical faculty.
Negotiate startup funds and course release, not just salary
Once an offer arrives, ask about research startup funds, data access budgets, and course releases in your first year. These shape your ability to publish on schedule far more than base pay alone, and departments often have flexibility here even when salary bands are fixed.
Assistant Professor of Accounting Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professor of accountings?
Bentley University, University Of Washington, and Purdue University are hiring the most assistant professor of accountings right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at institutions with AACSB-accredited business schools actively growing their accounting faculty.
How many assistant professor of accounting jobs are remote?
About 14% of assistant professor of accounting openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the predominantly on-campus nature of faculty work. Roles with a heavier online program focus or those at institutions with fully virtual degree programs are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a assistant professor of accounting?
You typically need a PhD or DBA in accounting from an accredited program, along with a defensible dissertation and evidence of research activity. Complete your doctoral program, develop at least one working paper suitable for peer review, gain teaching experience as a graduate instructor, and apply through the American Accounting Association's annual faculty placement process during your final year.
How do you get hired as a assistant professor of accounting with little or no experience?
Candidates early in their careers can strengthen their applications by presenting at accounting conferences, co-authoring papers with faculty mentors, and completing strong teaching evaluations as a graduate teaching assistant. Applying for visiting or lecturer positions first builds your record and makes you more competitive for tenure-track openings in subsequent cycles.
What does the assistant professor of accounting interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening interview at a major accounting conference or by video call, followed by a campus visit for finalists. The campus visit includes a job talk presenting your research, meetings with the dean and department chair, a teaching demonstration, and informal meals with current faculty. The full cycle from application to offer often runs several months.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor of accounting jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor of accounting jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your research focus, teaching background, and preferred institution type, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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