Salary: $0.00 Annually
Job Number: 202300363
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking faculty member whose teaching, research, and service reflect a deep commitment to the College’s core academic pillars: international, intercultural, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning. We welcome candidates who are passionate about integrating emerging technologies and AI into their pedagogy and scholarship, and who bring both personal and professional dedication to student success. The ideal candidate is energized by community engagement and committed to educating students from the broad range of backgrounds Ramapo proudly serves- including first-generation college students, as well as bi- and multilingual and multicultural learners. If you believe education should be inclusive, empowering, and transformative, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of Ramapo’s mission. Join us in building a future where every student thrives, and your impact resonates far beyond the classroom.
The Anisfield School of Business has been AACSB-accredited since 2010 and offers seven undergraduate majors: B.S. in Accounting, B.S.in Finance, B.S. in Marketing, B.S. in Management, B.A. in Economics, B.S.in Information Technology Management, and B.A. in International Business. The school offers two graduate programs: M.B.A. and M.S. in Accounting.
Salary Range:
AFT – U22 – Steps 1-8
$69,383 – $93,659
Internal candidates’ salary is determined based on union-negotiated contracts
JOB SUMMARY:
The Anisfield School of Business at Ramapo College of New Jersey is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting to start August 20, 2026.
Examples of Duties
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Candidates must have a strong commitment to effective teaching. The primary teaching area for this position is tax (ACCT 329 Federal Tax I, ACCT 332 Federal Tax II); other Accounting classes (undergraduate or graduate) may be assigned based on specific interest and/or need.
- Faculty members are expected to maintain academic qualifications consistent with AACSB standards for scholarship/intellectual contributions and/or current practice in the relevant professional field.
- Participate in service, college governance, and student advisement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Requirements:
Minimum qualifications for the position: M.S. in Taxation and current practical experience in the taxation context.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
“New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College”
Ramapo College is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is located in the beautiful foothills of the Ramapo Mountains approximately 25 miles northwest of New York City. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Ramapo College is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to the promotion of teaching and learning within strong liberal arts based curriculum, thus earning the designation “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College.” Its curricular emphasis includes the liberal arts and sciences, social sciences, fine and performing arts, and the professional programs within a residential and sustainable living and learning environment. Organized into thematic learning communities, Ramapo College provides academic excellence through its interdisciplinary curriculum, international education, intercultural understanding and experiential learning opportunities.
