Job Description

Department of Accounting Tenure Track Assistant / Associate Professor (F93642 & F95959)

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Department of Accounting Tenure Track Assistant / Associate Professor (F93642 & F95959) at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

 

The Department of Accounting at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill two tenure-track faculty positions (F93642 and F95959) at the assistant or associate professor level beginning Fall 2025 at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities that prepare students for success in a global society.

The AACSB-International accredited Mike Ilitch School of Business prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers, advances the boundaries of scholarly and practitioner knowledge, and enhances the economic vitality of the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan, and beyond through its programs, research, and community engagement. Established in 1946, the business school was renamed in 2015 in recognition of a $40 million gift from Mike and Marian Ilitch. Thanks to this lead investment, a new state-of-the-art business school building was opened in the heart of the District Detroit in 2018. The building is within easy walking distance from Detroit's vibrant downtown, with easy access to the, the Detroit Symphony, numerous museums, and professional football, baseball, basketball, and hockey venues. Wayne State University’s campus is also in close proximity to high-tech, global auto companies headquartered in the Detroit metropolitan area, with a large number of other world-class manufacturers’ headquarters in the area. It is also within two miles of Canadian border crossing to Windsor, Ontario. For more information, visit ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu.

The Department of Accounting is dedicated to providing exceptional education, preparing students for the CPA exam and for diverse careers in accounting. Our commitment to academic excellence is evident through our rigorous research activities and comprehensive academic course offerings, including undergraduate degree with accounting major, Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), MBA with a concentration in financial accounting, and post-bachelor certificate programs. The department benefits from a dynamic advisory board and robust industry connections, fostering an enriching environment for both teaching and research.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

Candidates are expected to conduct research suitable for publication in top-tier journals, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with a strong preference for areas such as auditing, accounting information systems, and data analytics, actively participate in department and school activities, and perform other related duties as assigned.

We expect the candidate to be a fully engaged participant in the life of the Mike Ilitch School of Business. The typical teaching load is two courses each in fall and winter semesters. For further information about the Department of Accounting see https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/accounting/

 

Qualifications:

 

Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. or A.B.D. in Accounting (to be completed before August 2025) from an AACSB-accredited business school. For the position of an associate professor, some previous teaching and publication experience are required.

Desirable Education and Experience:

Evidence of potential to publish in top-tier academic journals.

Having interest and experience in teaching courses in auditing, accounting information system, and accounting data analytics areas are highly preferable, but are not limited.

Candidates who have the skills and knowledge to infuse emerging technologies into the classroom and research are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should be able to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online courses in the Accounting Department’s undergraduate, MSA, and MBA programs.

 

School/College/Division:

H16 - School of Business Admin

Primary department:

H1601 - Deans Office Business Admin

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Office and Classroom environment

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 2
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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