Assistant Professor in Accounting

Cleveland State University
Assistant Professor

Accounting

Job Summary:
Cleveland State University’s Accounting Department in the Monte Ahuja College of Business invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Accounting, beginning August 18, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Duties:
Teaching areas may vary, but our department needs include accounting analytics, accounting information systems, financial accounting, and auditing. Candidates are expected to conduct research suitable for publication in high-quality academic journals, develop courses as needed, and actively participate in the department, college, and university. Teaching may include both graduate and undergraduate courses, and may be in-person, hybrid, or online courses.

Who we are:
Cleveland State University is located in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, which anchors one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. The area offers affordable, prime housing, easy commuting, and safe and friendly living communities for individuals and families. We enjoy major league sports teams and world class venues, including the second largest theater district in the country, one of the “Big Five” highest rated orchestras in the U.S., culturally diverse art and music, world renowned healthcare, and several international airports in the region.

Cleveland State University is a premier, public, urban research institution that provides a dynamic setting for engaged learning. The Monte Ahuja College of Business is ideally locatedamong both Fortune 500 companies and emerging tech startups. The Department of Accounting holds separate AACSB accounting accreditation and maintains strong ties with the local business community. We are dedicated to providing an outstanding education for our students and preparing them for a wide range of careers in accounting. Our commitment to academic excellence is evident through our rigorous research activities and comprehensive course offerings. In addition to the undergraduate degree in Accounting, our recently modernized Master of Accountancy and Analytics is set to begin in Fall 2025. Our College of Business awards an AACSB-accredited doctoral degree (DBA) in a number of disciplines and supports research and faculty development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting or related business field from an AACSB-accredited college or university. Appropriate terminal degree completed by July 1, 2025. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor;

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to meet and maintain status as a Scholarly Academic (SA) under CSU AACSB standards;

• Candidates must provide evidence of high-quality teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or related certification;

• Evidence of potential to publish research in high-quality academic journals;

• Proven effectiveness in teaching accounting;

• Effective communication skills;

• Capability in a variety of course delivery methods (in-person, hybrid, and online);

• Skills and knowledge to integrate emerging technologies into courses

• Ability to teach accounting analytics and/or systems is preferred but not required.

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23586. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by March 3, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Laura Rickett (l.rickett@csuohio.edu).
 

List of documents applicant is required tosubmit:
 

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Evidence of Teaching Experience (e.g. course evaluations, student comments, etc.)

• Samples of publications or working papers

• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

• Optional – License/Certificate (if applicable)

• Optional – Unofficial transcript

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.
 

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio.Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
 

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.