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As of Jul 4, 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.

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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.

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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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Infographic showing various Accounting Professor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 30% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,336 per year, or $59.8 per hour.
Assistant Professor - Accounting

Assistant Professor - Accounting

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job description

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Accounting
Robert B. Willumstad School of Business
JOB SUMMARY:
The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business (WSB) at Adelphi University invites terminally qualified candidates to apply for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in accounting to begin no later than in Fall 2027. We are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
Adelphi is reviewing the recent governmental changes to the H1B process and is encouraging all qualified candidates to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Teaching 18 credits per academic year (i.e., 3-3 teaching load) across undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting at the locations necessary to meet the needs of our accounting students. Candidates may receive up to 9 credits of research release (not to exceed 3 credits in any academic year) during the pre-tenure period to support their research activities.
  2. Teaching assignments may occur during the day, evening, night and/or on weekends and in a variety of formats such as face-to-face, blended, and online. The majority of our accounting courses are currently in the face-to-face format.
  3. Teaching interests should include ANY TWO out of the three undergraduate courses and ANY TWO out of the three graduate courses listed here: Undergraduate Intermediate Accounting, Undergraduate Advanced Accounting, Undergraduate Accounting Information Systems, Graduate Accounting Information Systems - Development and Evaluation, Graduate Financial Reporting Practice, Graduate Advanced Financial and Business Reporting.
  4. Maintaining an active research agenda related to any area of accounting. The business programs at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business are AACSB-accredited and tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain Scholarly-Academic status by publishing in their area of expertise in refereed academic journals.
  5. Actively participating in WSB-wide and University-wide committees and contributing to Adelphi University's mission and strategic plan.
  6. Providing academic advising to undergraduate accounting students every semester.
  7. Maintaining reasonable familiarity with the current technology in accounting including the use of AI tools and showing the willingness to build such capabilities in our students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting or in business with at least 18 graduate credits in accounting, from a U.S.-based AACSB International-accredited program.
  2. ABD candidates will be considered only if the degree is expected to be conferred by December 2026 for a Spring 2027 start, or by May 2027 for a Fall 2027 start.
  3. Completion of all parts of the CPA Exam prior to applying.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Experience in using, and continued willingness to use current instructional technology and digital platforms relevant to business education.
  2. Potential and commitment to excellence in (a) teaching, (b) engaging in scholarly activity related to accounting on a sustained basis, and (c) working collaboratively with colleagues.

APPLICATION:
  1. To be considered, applications must be submitted only through the Adelphi University website at https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/careers/.
  2. When applying, applicants should submit 1) curriculum vitae, 2) a half- to one-page statement of teaching philosophy, 3) a half- to one-page statement of research interests, and 4) contact information for at least three professional references. Do not send any professional reference letters until requested by the Accounting Faculty Search Committee.
  3. For any questions related to the search, please email Ganesh M. Pandit, Chair of the Accounting Search Committee, at pandit@adelphi.edu.
  4. Review of applications will begin soon after the applications come in and will continue until the position is filled.
  5. The faculty position is subject to financial factors to be determined by the Office of the Provost and to be approved by the Board of Trustees.
  6. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master's degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.
ABOUT THE ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business (WSB) not only prepares all our students, i.e., undergraduate and graduate, to become leaders who have a positive impact on our communities, society and the world but also supports an inclusive learning environment where all students feel understood, respected, and appreciated. WSB ensures that an environment of civility and respect is established to promote an inclusive, comfortable learning environment that facilitates the sharing of experiences and nurtures the critical examination of assumptions. To achieve this goal, WSB is committed to having a diverse pool of faculty.
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.
Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

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