Job Description LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Department of Accounting invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.The individual hired will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, engage in scholarly activities, and participate in department, college, and university service.The Department of Accounting provides students
with outstanding accounting education and networking opportunities and advances the accounting profession by producing leading accounting research and interdisciplinary scholarship. We prepare students to enter the accounting profession upon graduation, assume positions of leadership in the global business community later in their careers, and be socially responsible and ethical business professionals. The department
is accredited in Accounting by the AACSB and places a strong emphasis on inclusion and belonging in teaching and scholarship. To learn more about the department, applicants are invited to visit the Department of Accounting website.Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked
research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.QualificationsApplicants
must have an earned Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the date of employment, and a demonstrated ability or potential for high-quality research and teaching in accounting.Application InstructionsReview of applications will begin on September 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following materials:Cover letterCurriculum
vitaeResearch statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directionsTeaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or developThe search committee will request confidential letters of recommendation from qualifying candidates at a later stage of the search.Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Professor
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