Assistant Professor of Accounting

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

CSU Stanislaus 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. Stanislaus State is not currently sponsoring new staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas.

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.

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