Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting
Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Position Title & Department:
5260
About the Knauss School of Business
The Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego is dedicated to developing socially responsible leaders through values-based education innovative research and a global mindset. Guided by a vision to lead business stewardship in improving the quality of life on earth for all the Knauss School embraces a stewardship approachempowering students faculty staff and alumni to apply values-driven free-enterprise skills that improve businesses industries and communities locally and globally. The School offers academically rigorous and relevant programs that are AACSB accredited with its undergraduate and MBA programs consistently ranked among the best in the U.S. and internationally.
Center for Business Education
The Knauss Center for Business Education is a 120000-square-foot hub for innovation collaboration and values-driven leadership. Purposefully designed to cultivate the next generation of business leaders the center features cutting-edge technology active learning classrooms labs a production studio and a student startup incubator. Every space supports a dynamic ecosystem where students launch ventures grow businesses and drive change on both local and global scales.
Knauss Community of Scholars Statement
The faculty of the Knauss School of Business is a dedicated community of scholars committed to educating students both inside and outside the classroom. We graduate ethical responsible and capable individuals who are prepared to navigate current and future challenges. By creating a broad academic foundation we equip students with knowledge skills and tools to develop solutions that drive organizational success while also positively impacting local and global communities.
Knauss faculty aspire to be recognized as outstanding educators who deeply engage and support our students. The faculty are committed to remaining active scholars who stay current in our fields and contribute meaningfully to our disciplines and communities. Our faculty strive to be engaged and collaborative fostering a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose. Knauss faculty also aim to sustain a healthy and thoughtful balance between our teaching and scholarly pursuits.
Knauss faculty place our students at the center of our efforts. Our faculty are dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning communities where students faculty and staff can thrive. Our commitment to learning is sustained through active and engaged scholarship. Knauss faculty embrace collaboration and cooperation to tackle the complex challenges facing our school university broader community and the world. Our faculty value and encourage diverse innovative contributions and approaches across teaching scholarship and service. Knauss faculty support balance and flexibility in our professional responsibilities recognizing the importance of preserving our physical emotional and spiritual well-being. Above all our faculty commit to engaging fully in the mission of our school and university advancing its purpose with integrity and care.
About the Accounting Department
The accountancy program with approximately 290 undergraduate and 80 graduate students is fully accredited by AACSB International. USD is a target recruiting school for all the large accounting firms and a number of major corporations. There are currently 11 full-time faculty members 2 faculty members on phased retirement and several adjunct professors. The program offers a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy a Bachelor of Business Administration with a business accounting major a Master of Science in Accountancy and a Master of Science in Taxation. The Master of Science in Accountancy offers a track in Business Reporting and Analysis and a track in Business Analytics both of which are STEM designated. Our Beta Alpha Psi chapter is consistently rated superior and coordinates student activities with an active student Accounting Society.
The accounting program is highly ranked:
#3 in Poets & Quants Best Business School for Undergraduates in California
#4 in College Factuals Top Accounting Program in California
#52 in US News & World Reports Best Undergraduate Accounting Program in the U.S.
San Diego is a major city approximately 100 miles south of Los Angeles and 20 miles north of the U.S. - Mexican border. San Diego has a temperate Mediterranean climate with highs averaging 65 degrees in December through February and 76 in August and September. On average San Diego has only 41 days a year with measurable rainfall.
The University of San Diego an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972 USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.
The Department of Accountancy at the Knauss School of Business University of San Diego (USD) is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure track assistant or associate professor level in Accounting with a start date of fall semester 2026. We are seeking individuals who are interested in a balance between teaching research and service. The standard teaching load is 18 units per academic year (typically taught as three sections per semester).
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
The successful candidate will have a PhD (or ABD near completion) in Accounting from an AACSB accredited program prior to the start of appointment and is expected to maintain a record of scholarly achievement in field-specific peer-reviewed outlets as well as dedication to teaching excellence and service in a liberal arts environment.
Persons offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
They also will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
BB Positions
$170K-$200K; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical dental vision a retirement contribution given to you by the University and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.USD: Human Resources: Benefits
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience education and other factors including departmental budget.
Click the Apply Now button to complete our online application. Ensure all applicable sections are completed.
Submissions should be complete by September 1 2025.
Interview preference at the American Accounting Association Annual Meeting in Chicago IL will be given to applicants who apply by July 15 2025 but the application process will be open until the position is filled.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Teaching evaluations
Contact:
- Kimberly Krieg
- Email:
- Phone:
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at
Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information visit Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Similar Jobs
Dr. Job is an online platform that connects employers with skilled job seekers, facilitating the search for job opportunities and top talent. Established in 2015. Dr. Job Pro has emerged as the world premier job portal, attracting thousands of job seekers every day from all over the world.
Follow Dr.Job
Dr Job FZ LLC. 2025 © All Rights Reserved