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Mississippi INBRE · 3 months ago

Associate or Full Professor of Accounting

Hattiesburg, MS, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for the prestigious Horne Endowed Professorship in Accounting, a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2026. This distinguished scholar will also serve as Associate Director of Research for the School of Accountancy, providing leadership in advancing the school’s research reputation.

Research

No H1B

Responsibilities

Publish in leading accounting journals, enhance the School of Accountancy’s research profile, and mentor faculty in scholarly pursuits

Deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate accounting courses in our bachelor's in Accounting, Master of Professional Accountancy, and/or Master of Business Administration, across in-person, hybrid, and online formats

Contribute to the School, College, University, the academy, and profession

Demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented approach while supporting student success and faculty development

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Doctorate in AccountingResearch publication recordAACSB accreditation knowledgeTeaching excellenceProfessional certificationContinuous improvementMentoring studentsCollaborative approach

Required

Earned doctorate in accounting or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution

Record of consistent publication in top-tier accounting journals

Meets AACSB 'scholarly academic' requirements

Evidence of excellence in collegiate teaching and service

Having earned tenure at an AACSB accredited institution

Conduct research leading to publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed accounting journals

Deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in a face-to-face, online, and hybrid format and a commitment to student learning

Maintain currency in the individual's area of expertise within the accounting discipline and bring that knowledge into the classroom

Become a fully engaged member of the faculty working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, which includes service to the school, college, university, and profession

Demonstrate a history of working well with others in a work environment

Active participation in maintaining the currency of the curriculum and in assessment of learning

A passion for teaching, engaging with students and student clubs, and mentoring students

The ability and willingness to engage with the professional accounting and business community

A commitment to continuous improvement in teaching, research and service