Term Assistant Professor of Accounting

Term Assistant Professor of Accounting

Req # 10002220

About the Department:

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at https://business.gmu.edu.

Accounting is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. The Accounting Area has diverse research and teaching interests. We offer a vibrant, ambitious, and collegial research and teaching community. Research is highly valued in the area and at the school. At present, there are 22 full-time faculty members in the area. The Accounting Area faculty has published in many of the premier accounting journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Review of Accounting Studies, as well as other top journals.

George Mason has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. Mason is highly ranked for its campus diversity and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 as the top-performing public university in Virginia for social mobility.

About the Position:

The Term Assistant Professor of Accounting teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Conducts good quality research, teaches effectively, and positively contributes to the academic environment. The Term Assistant Professor of Accounting provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, the profession, and interfaces with students and the business community. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches accounting courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determined according to the College’s workload policy; Conducts research for publication in academic journals; and Additional responsibilities include service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution prior to the start of Fall 2025. For current doctoral students, there must be clear evidence of PhD in Accounting completion by the Fall semester start date in 2025; Significant teaching experience to work in both face-to-face and online spaces to create materials, support existing programs, and teach stand-alone courses; Ability to teach Tax courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels; and Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Publications in business and accounting peer-reviewed journals (at least two ABDC journal list publications in the past five years); and Professional certification in accounting area (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA).

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Term Assistant Professor of Accounting at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Letter of Intent, CV (with summaries of teaching evaluations for the recent years).

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

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George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.