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How much do accounting professor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for accounting professor in the United States is $124,336.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,500.00 and $171,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Accounting Professor vs Certified Public Accountant?

AspectAccounting ProfessorCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
Required CredentialsDoctorate in Accounting or related field, PhD often preferredUndergraduate degree, CPA certification
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, academic research settingsAccounting firms, corporate finance departments, government agencies
Industry UsageAcademic teaching, research, publishingAuditing, tax preparation, consulting, financial analysis
Common Search/ComparisonAcademic career, teaching roles, research positionsPractical accounting work, certification, compliance

Accounting Professors primarily focus on teaching and research within academic institutions, requiring advanced degrees like a PhD. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are licensed professionals engaged in practical accounting services such as auditing and tax work, requiring CPA certification. While both roles involve accounting expertise, their work environments and career paths differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Accounting Professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Accounting Professor, you need a strong academic background in accounting or related fields, often with a PhD and relevant teaching or professional experience. Familiarity with accounting software (like QuickBooks or SAP), learning management systems, and professional certifications such as CPA or CMA are typically advantageous. Excellent communication, mentorship ability, and a passion for research and continuous learning are standout soft skills. These competencies are vital for effectively educating future accountants, advancing research, and maintaining high academic standards.

What are some common challenges faced by Accounting Professors in keeping course material current?

Accounting Professors often face the challenge of keeping their course material up-to-date with frequent changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and technology used in the industry. Staying current requires ongoing professional development, active engagement with the accounting community, and regular curriculum updates. Professors typically collaborate with colleagues and industry professionals to ensure their teaching reflects the latest practices, which enriches the learning experience for students and prepares them for real-world scenarios.

What Do Accounting Professors Do?

Accounting professors are responsible for the education of students who hope to become accountants after graduation from university. As an accounting professor, you must prepare a curriculum based on the syllabus for each particular course you teach. You prepare and give lectures, host office hours for students with questions, and evaluate student learning using tests and quizzes. You may also have to serve on faculty committees for your university. In addition to teaching, you do research in your degree field.

What does an Accounting Professor do?

An Accounting Professor is a faculty member at a college or university who teaches accounting courses, conducts research in the field, and mentors students. Their responsibilities include developing curriculum, delivering lectures, grading assignments, and staying up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and practices. Many Accounting Professors also publish scholarly articles, participate in academic conferences, and may serve on university committees. In some cases, they also provide guidance to students interested in careers in accounting or further academic studies.
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Assistant Professor of Accounting

Assistant Professor of Accounting

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

George Fox University's College of Business announces a faculty position in accounting, to begin in August 2026. This position is primarily focused on our undergraduate accounting program, although there may be opportunities to teach in our graduate level accounting courses as well. As such, we seek applicants with the ability to teach in a broad range of accounting courses, giving priority to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following specializations: managerial accounting, tax planning, accounting ethics, and financial accounting and reporting. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in appropriate professional and scholarly activities, supervise internships, advise students, and carry out other faculty responsibilities.


About the job:

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented on our faculty.


Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Teaching a broad range of undergraduate courses within the curriculum of the College of Business in areas such as managerial accounting, tax planning, accounting ethics, and financial accounting and reporting.
  • Engaging with professional accounting and financial planning communities.
  • Participating in the work of the department and the university, including advising and serving on university committees as needed.
  • Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
  • By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
  • Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
  • Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have:

  • A Ph.D. or D.B.A. in accounting or a related field will be given preference. Although candidates with a Master's degree and an active CPA are encouraged to apply.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
  • A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
  • A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
  • A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

  • Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
  • Working Conditions: Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching environments.
  • Supervisor: Dean, College of Business

Salary and rank:

  • Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated, though candidates with significant teaching experience at previous institutions may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

Application procedure:

  • Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
  • When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:
    • Letter of Interest
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    • Integration of Faith and Learning Essay
      • George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries).
    • Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Contact information:

  • Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.



George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.


What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

  • Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
  • Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
  • Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

  • A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
  • Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
  • A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
  • Free Fitness Center membership.
  • Free parking.
  • Rich employee benefit package.


Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.


George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.


In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.


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