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POSITION:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING: The Department of Accounting & Finance invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. Responsibilities for the person appointed to this position will include:

• Effective teaching and mentoring of students as they progress through their academic career. Teaching responsibilities for this position will be fulfilled primarily at our Turlock campus.
  
• A record of scholarship that will meet AACSB Scholarly Academic standards.
  
• Service to the Department of Accounting and Finance, the College of Business Administration, and the University.
  

This is an academic year appointment. However, opportunities may exist for an additional Summer Session appointment. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or a related field from an AACSB-accredited doctoral institution at the time of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

We welcome candidates with the ability and experience to teach a variety of accounting courses, especially in Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics. An interest in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Intermediate Accounting would be a valuable addition to our program. Professional certifications and/or relevant industry experience are highly regarded. We seek candidates committed to conducting meaningful research, with demonstrated potential to publish in respected, peer-reviewed accounting journals.   A potential candidate's consideration will be enhanced with evidence of (or potential for) successful and innovative teaching experiences at the undergraduate level, and a commitment to support a diverse student body with a variety of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:

A complete application must include: an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching proficiency; a sample of research; professional curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. Lucy Xie, Committee Chair
Department of Accounting
College of Business Administration
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382
email: xxie@csustan.edu 

Screening of completed application files will begin on August 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

This appointment begins on August 19, 2027.

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Anticipated hiring range is $10386 - $10915 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year).  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE, CAMPUS, AND AREA: 

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers concentrations in Accounting and Finance as part of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree through the College of Business Administration. The College also offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and is accredited by AACSB International-the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. You can find more about us at https://www.csustan.edu/cba.

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 CSU post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as by U.S. News and World Report in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Stanislaus State values shared governance: Statement on shared governance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Stanislaus State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Stanislaus State is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@csustan.edu. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, crime report statistics are available at: http://www.csustan.edu/UPD/pages/CampusCrimeStatistics/index.html