What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Accounting position at The City University of New York?
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Accounting in the School of Business at Lehman College, City University of New York is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Accounting,beginning Fall 2026. Candidates must have an active record of research/scholarship/creative works, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Accounting,withemphasis on financial reporting, auditing, and/or taxation, and may be asked to teach coursessuch as Introduction to Federal Taxation, Taxation of Business Entities, Advanced taxation, Gift and Estate Tax, Advanced Auditing and/or SEC Financial Reporting,engage in research/scholarship and professional organization, advise and mentor students, provide service to the department, college, university, and community; i.e. program coordination, committee, administrative, supervisory, and other assignments normally associated with a full-time tenure-track academic appointment. Evening, weekend and online teaching will also be expected.
The candidate will conduct research, publish in refereed journals, and present research findings annually at academic conferences; engage in service to the department, college, and university; and participate in any other tasks normally associated with a full-time academic appointment.
The Lehman College campus is located in Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only four-year public college in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The college serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. The teaching load is 18 hours per year for this position. For all faculty, service to the college, university and community is part of the mission as is a clear commitment to student engagement including advisement. The Department of Accounting at Lehman College is part of the newly established School of Business. The school has three new departments—Accounting; Management and Business Innovation; and Finance, Information Systems, and Economics.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates may be considered).or Master’s degree in Accounting and CPA is required on commencement of the appointment. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Active involvement in professional organizations and sincere commitment to student are expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of academic research and scholarly activity for professorial rank. Experience in delivery of both on-campus and on-line classes. Work/industry experience in accounting.. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
Compensation
$105,593, CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
How To Apply
Applicants must submit: 1) a concise cover letter that addresses how you meet the position qualifications, 2) Resume/CV with names and contact information of three professional references, 3) Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as peer and student evaluations. 4) Evidence of research potential. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
CLOSING DATE
Open until the successful candidate has been identified with review of applications to begin November 15, 2025.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30854
Location
Lehman College
The Department of Accounting in the School of Business at Lehman College, City University of New York is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Accounting,beginning Fall 2026. Candidates must have an active record of research/scholarship/creative works, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Accounting,withemphasis on financial reporting, auditing, and/or taxation, and may be asked to teach coursessuch as Introduction to Federal Taxation, Taxation of Business Entities, Advanced taxation, Gift and Estate Tax, Advanced Auditing and/or SEC Financial Reporting,engage in research/scholarship and professional organization, advise and mentor students, provide service to the department, college, university, and community; i.e. program coordination, committee, administrative, supervisory, and other assignments normally associated with a full-time tenure-track academic appointment. Evening, weekend and online teaching will also be expected.
The candidate will conduct research, publish in refereed journals, and present research findings annually at academic conferences; engage in service to the department, college, and university; and participate in any other tasks normally associated with a full-time academic appointment.
The Lehman College campus is located in Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only four-year public college in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The college serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. The teaching load is 18 hours per year for this position. For all faculty, service to the college, university and community is part of the mission as is a clear commitment to student engagement including advisement. The Department of Accounting at Lehman College is part of the newly established School of Business. The school has three new departments—Accounting; Management and Business Innovation; and Finance, Information Systems, and Economics.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates may be considered).or Master’s degree in Accounting and CPA is required on commencement of the appointment. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Active involvement in professional organizations and sincere commitment to student are expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of academic research and scholarly activity for professorial rank. Experience in delivery of both on-campus and on-line classes. Work/industry experience in accounting.. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
Compensation
$105,593, CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
How To Apply
Applicants must submit: 1) a concise cover letter that addresses how you meet the position qualifications, 2) Resume/CV with names and contact information of three professional references, 3) Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as peer and student evaluations. 4) Evidence of research potential. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
CLOSING DATE
Open until the successful candidate has been identified with review of applications to begin November 15, 2025.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30854
Location
Lehman College
Salary : $105,593