Assistant Professor in Accounting - School of Management (Hybrid)

Description

The University of Michigan‐Flint seeks highly qualified applicants for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Accounting, beginning Fall 2026. 

 

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at the postsecondary level and conduct research in accounting. 
• Advise students. 
• Perform service to the university. 

Salary will be competitive with other AACSB Accredited institutions and we offer guaranteed summer research support for two years for incoming faculty as well as a generous research/travel budget.

Our academic programs enjoy a substantial reputation for quality, including being named the in the top 41 online BBA programs in the country and a Tier One MBA program ranking by CEO Magazine. Please see https://www.umflint.edu/som/rankings-recognitions/ for more information. The city of Flint is re-inventing itself to become a cosmopolitan campus town.  Please visit https://www.umflint.edu/explore-flint to learn more about the city.

Class sizes at UM-Flint are small, typically consisting of 15-45 students. Additionally, as part of the University of Michigan system, UM-Flint offers excellent health care and retirement benefits.

Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/som/ to learn more about the School of Management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting or related field by start date of 8/20/2026. 
• Teaching/research experience (which may be gained as part of Ph.D.).

Application Instructions

How to Apply

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio.  Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest stating candidate experience and qualifications for the position, their fit for our school and why they are interested in our position, a curriculum vitae, and three recommendation letters.  Applicants must upload their application materials to: https://apply.interfolio.com/171391 in order to be considered for the position

To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by September 21, 2025.  While screening of applications will begin on September 30th, all applications received by September 21, 2025 will receive full consideration and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is August 20, 2026.

Additional Information Contact

For further information and/or assistance, please contact Amy Maynard, Business Administrator, at amymayn@umich.edu.

Why Work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. 

 

Benefits include: 

• Generous time off 

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. 

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. 

• Life insurance 

• Long-term disability coverage 

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 

 

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier. 

 

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses.  Information can be found at:

https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ 

 

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