What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Accounting position at Wilkes University?
The College of Business and Engineering at Wilkes University invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Accounting in the Department of Finance, Accounting and Management of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business & Leadership. The Sidhu School is accredited by AACSB and ACBSP.
The position requires a Doctorate degree in Accounting with appropriate current research in the field. Candidates who are ABD status will be considered if they will complete their PhD prior to employment. The successful candidate for this position will teach both undergraduate and graduate accounting courses. The graduate courses are taught in accelerated, online format as well as face to face. Faculty expectations also include scholarly activity, with publications in quality peer reviewed journals as part of their activity. Faculty also offer services to the school, university, and community. In addition, the faculty member will be responsible for mentoring traditional undergraduate students interested in accounting and supervising/conducting related field research. The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of learning and motivation; skills in the assessment, advising, and mentoring of learners; and the ability to deal effectively with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. The position start date is August, 2026 pending funding availability.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.
Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, part of the College of Business and Engineering at Wilkes University, offers robust undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis on experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. The department supports over 15 teaching labs and 4 research labs, including facilities for advanced manufacturing and prototyping.
To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter highlighting qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.
