Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Assumption University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting with a strong background in taxation, beginning in Fall 2026. We seek an individual who brings both professional expertise and proven higher-education teaching experience to support our undergraduate and graduate accounting programs, including our MBA and MBA-CPA track.

This is a non-tenure track, multi-year, renewable appointment with an initial term of three years, emphasizing teaching excellence, student mentoring, and the practical application of accounting and tax concepts in a dynamic learning environment. Duties will include a 4/4 course load, participating in curriculum design and assessment, and advising students.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant’s teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences teaching accounting to a diverse student body. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials should be submitted online as MS Word documents or pdf files at www.assumption.edu/hr.

For best consideration, please submit your applications by February 14h. Please direct any inquiries to Dr. Smriti Rao, chair of the department, at srao@assumption.edu.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.

As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of

race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

• Teach undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in taxation and foundational accounting areas.
• Develop engaging, practice-oriented course materials that integrate current tax regulations, applied problem-solving, and real-world scenarios.
• Advise and mentor accounting majors, including students pursuing the CPA pathway.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting and business programs.
• Maintain professional currency in the field of taxation (e.g., continuing education, professional practice, professional organizations).
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a closely related field.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification.
• Significant professional experience in taxation (public accounting, corporate tax, or related practice).
• Demonstrated higher-education teaching experience, with evidence of strong instructional effectiveness and commitment to experiential learning.
• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching across multiple delivery formats (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Ability to integrate technology and data analytics tools into accounting and tax instruction.

Salary Description

$80,000-$90,000