Assistant Professor of Accounting

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About the Knauss School of Business

Mission: The Knauss School of Business is committed to developing socially responsible leaders with a global mindset through values-based education and innovative research. Together we work to advance sustainable and ethical business solutions that address the worlds greatest challenges.

Vision: The Knauss School of Business vision is to lead business stewardship of the world toward improving the quality of life on earth for all.

Values: We embody this vision and mission through the following core values:

People First: We affirm the dignity of every person and foster an environment of respect recognition and care ensuring all individuals in our community flourish. We welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives support personal and professional growth and seek to empower everybody to reach their full potential.

Ethical Leadership: We endeavor to act with humility courage and conviction. We conduct ourselves with integrity hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards prioritize transparent communication and foster an environment of trust and collaboration.

Community Engagement: We are deeply rooted in and shaped by our community and view community members and organizations as essential collaborators in our mission. We foster reciprocal relationships across San Diego with our cross-border neighbors and with our national and international partners.

Business as a Force for Good: We are committed to creating a more inclusive sustainable and hopeful world through business. We believe that businesses serve their highest purpose when they promote the common good and help all people live inspired and meaningful lives.

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 280 undergraduate and 80 graduate students is fully accredited by AACSB International. USD is a target recruiting school for both large and mid-size accounting firms and a number of major corporations. There are currently thirteen full-time faculty members one faculty member on phased retirement and several part-time 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 programs are highly ranked:

#2 in Niches 2027 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in California

#51 in Niches 2027 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America

#36 in Eduniversals Best Masters 2026 in Accounting in U.S.A.

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 Professor level in Accounting with an interest in taxation with a start date of fall semester 2027. 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).

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. The ideal candidate will have teaching interests in taxation at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

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.

$15000 - $16667 monthly: 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.