Assistant Professor Department of Accounting #27-07 Audit

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB accredited institution; An A.B.D will be considered, with a terminal degree anticipated by August 20, 2027 
• Potential or evidence of excellence in university-level teaching of in person and remote teaching modalities
• Potential or evidence of excellence in scholarship through publication in high quality journals

• Relevant prior professional work experience in the field, preferably in Audit or Data Analytics
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the time of the appointment.
• Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with and mentor a diverse student body
• Teaching experience in the audit and/or data analytics field
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment, including active and interactive learning
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Department of Accounting at 818-677- 2461.

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls more than 37,000 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 9.9% are international/multiracial,

5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. 

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For more information about the Department of Accounting, see: https://www.csun.edu/nazarian/accounting

The department of Accounting at the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking two tenure-track faculty members in Audit at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach Audit, Data Analytics and/or Accounting courses and have research interests in Accounting and related fields. The position requires an ongoing program of scholarship in Accounting and maintaining the criterion for “Scholarly Academic” under AACSB’s accreditation requirement.

In addition to teaching and research, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Preferred application deadline is September 15, 2026 and applications received after this date may be considered on an as needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers  

Applicants must submit the following required materials to the website in the section above.:

• A cover letter that addresses all the required qualifications (single space, 12-point font, 2-page maximum)
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• A research statement (single space, 12-point font, 2-page maximum)
• A teaching statement (single space, 12-point font, 2-page maximum)
• contact information for three (3) references

In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including three letters of recommendation and evidence of a terminal degree.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

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