Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting and Legal Studies

Job Posting:

JR101259 Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting and Legal Studies (Open)

Department:

Accounting & Legal Studies Dept, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

06-15-2026

Close Date:

$155,000 - $190,000

Job Description:

The Department of Accounting & Legal Studies at Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Salisbury Maryland, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor level to start Fall 2027. The Vision, Mission, and Shared Values of the Department can be viewed at: http://www.salisbury.edu/acctlegal/. The accounting program is AACSB-accredited. Our program is noted for equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and experience that make them sought after by the top accounting firms in the country.

Job Summary
Teaching at the undergraduate and possibly the graduate level. Teaching financial accounting through the advanced level and at least one secondary area with a strong preference given to candidates qualified to teach fraud and forensic accounting, cost accounting, graduate managerial accounting, and/or other upper-level accounting courses. Candidates who hold a JD degree and are qualified to teach business law courses are especially encouraged to apply, as the ability to teach in both the accounting and legal studies areas of our curriculum is a significant advantage. The integration of AI tools into the classroom is crucial.  The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester, but a six-credit hour per semester teaching load will be granted for the first academic year.  Publishing scholarly research, and providing service to the department, school, and university are also requirements of the position. Utilize effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners. 

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor – 1) Ph.D./DBA degree or ABD in Accounting, preferably from an AACSB accredited institution.  If ABD, doctoral degree must be completed before date of hire; 2) Potential or demonstrated ability to be an excellent teacher; 3) Potential or demonstrated ability to publish a steady stream of peer-reviewed scholarly research; 4) Interest in teaching in a hybrid or online format; and 5) Professional certification or commitment to attain certification within two years of starting date of employment.  Associate Professor – 1) Ph.D./DBA in Accounting, preferably from and AACSB accredited institution; 2) Documented record of teaching excellence; 3) Demonstrated ability to publish an ongoing stream of publications in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets (no fewer than 3 in the most recent five-year period); 4) Documented record of service to the department, institution, and profession; 5) Interest in teaching in a hybrid or online format; and, 6) Professional certification or commitment to attain certification within two years of starting date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will already have experience using AI in the classroom, an emerging portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in academic journals, at least one professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.), and ideally a JD degree with the ability to teach undergraduate business law courses.  

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1) a letter of interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statements of research and teaching interests; and 4) the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references.  If you have any questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Kenneth J. Smith. All other documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System.    Please do not send any other documents via E-mail.
Applications submitted by November 15, 2026, will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Starting salary is $165,000-$190,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 2027. 

This position is based in Salisbury, MD.  Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 60 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University features a beautiful campus close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay, and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk.  SU is consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges and ‘best values’ by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, and other public