DescriptionThe School of Business at the University of Washington invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Accounting, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for a 9-month academic year, 3-year renewable appointment beginning September 16, 2027. The Assistant Teaching Professor position is not eligible for tenure.
Teaching Responsibilities: The position requires the teaching of eight courses over three academic quarters - Autumn, Winter, and Spring. Additional teaching opportunities may be available based on school need. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide variety of accounting courses, depending on the program need, including a combination of courses in the accounting core (Financial Accounting, Cost and Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Auditing and Tax) at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The position will also require engagement and potential leadership in accounting curriculum design, AACSB and other accreditation and assessment of learning procedures. Teaching faculty in the accounting area are expected to stay informed and current about contemporary scholarly and professional research and recent publications in academic and professional journals and to engage in scholarly activities that met expectations laid out in the UW Faculty Code and the School of Business Guidelines for Teaching Professorial Faculty.
Service Responsibilities: Besides engaging in usual committee and other service to the School of Business, the UWB campus, and the University expected of all full time UW faculty, the successful candidate are expected to teach and mentor and be open to a wide variety of student and alumni support activities including but not limited to serving as advisor of the Beta Alpha psi (BAP) Chapter, sustaining alumni relations through alumni events, on and off-campus interactions with alumni, and developing other external relationships with the accounting professions and employers.
Positive factors for consideration include, but not limited to, a Ph.D. in Accounting (or foreign equivalent); professional certifications, such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent, and/or relevant industry experience; and prior experience as a BAP advisor.
SalaryThe base salary range for this position will be $12,000- $15,300 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
QualificationsAll applicants for this position must have:
- A Master's degree in Accounting (or foreign equivalent) with expertise in teaching a variety of accounting courses at the unversity level
Application Instructions Review of applications will begin upon receipt, and the position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to those applications received by
December 15, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/193279. Please direct general inquiries to [redacted].
Applications should include the following materials:
- Cover Letter: A cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement: A statement describing your teaching philosophy, interests, and effectiveness
- Teaching Portfolio: Evidence of teaching effectiveness and instructional contributions, including but not limited to student evaluations, peer evaluations, sample syllabi, other representative teaching artifacts, and teaching awards
- Scholarship Statement: A scholarship statement describing your scholarly activities and providing evidence of how you remain current with developments in accounting and contribute to innovation in teaching, learning, pedagogy, curriculum development, professional practice, and other scholarly areas relevant to accounting. The statement should focus on scholarship appropriate for teaching faculty rather than a traditional tenure-track research agenda
- References: Names and contact information for three references who will be prepared to submit letters of recommendation upon request
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
