Job Title:
Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo
Physical Location:
Kent Campus – Kent, OH
Salary:
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and level of appointment.
Basic Function:
The Department of Accounting in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Enterpreneurship at Kent State University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor or the rank of Lecturer.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
About the University,
College
and Department:
Kent State University is classified as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is one of the largest universities in the state of Ohio and is
located
on an attractive, suburban campus within close driving distance to the cities of Akron and Cleveland. The area is known for its low cost of living and
quality
of life. Kent, Ohio is a short drive
from
the Cuyahoga National Park and other area attractions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, professional sports teams, and concert venues. The residential campus is one of the safest in the nation and
has
a large student population (approximately 25,000) with an
eight-campus system.
This position will be located on the Kent campus.
The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
holds
dual accreditation in both business and accounting by AACSB-International. In 2025, the college’s Online MBA program was ranked among the top 50 by Princeton Review. The college is also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as being among the 2025
Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the nation. The Department of Accounting offers an undergraduate accounting major and minor, a Master of Science in Accounting
(MSA), a Master of Science in Accounting, Business Technology and Data Analytics (MSATA)
and a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in
accounting, as well as accounting courses in the MBA programs
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
The position begins on August 20, 2026.
2026. The successful candidate will teach both in-person and online undergraduate and graduate courses in Taxation and other area as needed by the department. The candidate is expected to engage with the business community and will be actively involved with selected students and departmental-related initiatives.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Practical or teaching experience in Taxation is required.
Candidates who can also teach in other account areas are preferred. Experienced Assistant Professors/Lecturers are encouraged to apply.
Candidates for the Assistant Professor level must have an earned terminal degree in Accounting or Taxation. Active professional certification(s) E.G., CPA, CMA, etc and teaching experience at the collegiate level are a plus. Research-active candidates may qualify for a reduction in teaching load when maintaining the scholarly academic AACSB status. Candidates for the Lecturer level must have a Master’s Degree in Accounting or a related area, an active CPA license, and at least five years of accounting-related professional experience. Teaching experience at the collegiate level is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.
Working Schedule:
Additional Information:
Must pass a security check.
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin
immediately
and continue until the position is filled. Please
submit
a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least one working paper, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the contact information of three references.
To receive full consideration, applications should be
submitted
by
February
8, 2026.
Applicants should apply online at
jobs.kent.edu
and
submit
the application materials described above for job number
986106. Any questions about this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair,
Dr.
Ruizhong
Zhang at
rzhang28@kent.edu
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
