Assistant Professor in Accounting

Assistant Professor in Accounting

Job No: 563641

Work Type: Instructional Faculty –
Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,
Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work
in-person at business location)

School of Business

Faculty Employment Opportunity - Tenure Track

Starting August 2027

Assistant Professor of Accounting

The University

Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in
Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The
campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and
access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and
recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 22
campuses of the California State University System. As members of
the largest public higher education system in the nation, we
provide accessible, high-quality education

The School

The School of Business at Sonoma State University offers
high-quality, relevant education in business to aspiring and
practicing professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs in the
private and public sectors. It does this in a liberal arts and
sciences environment in which faculty emphasize the development and
continuous improvement of the skills of critical thinking,
effective communication, ethical reasoning, maintaining a global
perspective, and applying disciplinary tools. The school offers
programs of study leading to both the Bachelor of Science (BSBA)
and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. The BSBA
program offers concentrations in accounting, finance, financial
management, management, marketing, and wine business strategies.
The graduate program includes a professional MBA, and a wine
business MBA.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the school's web page
at: School of Business at
Sonoma State University

Duties of the Position

The standard teaching load is 12 units per semester, typically
consisting of three regular courses per semester. Undergraduate
business classes are four units, whereas graduate business classes
are three units. The successful candidate will be expected to teach
a variety of accounting subjects, preferably in the areas of tax
and audit. As an AACSB-accredited program, all faculty are expected
to maintain AACSB's 2020 Business Accreditation Standard 3 faculty
qualification category - Scholarly Academics (SA) status.

The successful candidate must maintain an active program of
scholarly activities, and service to the school, University and
outside community, and meet expectations for teaching, consistent
with the University and the School of Business criteria for
retention, tenure and promotion. Although tenure may be granted at
any time, contract provisions specify that "the normal period of
probation shall be a total of six (6) years of full-time
probationary service and credited service, if any." Tenure is
required for promotion above the level of Associate
Professor.

Faculty Responsibilities

In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to
engage in service to the University, profession, and community.
These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in
campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours,
working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and
participating in traditional academic functions.

Sonoma State is committed to the teacher/scholar model and places
an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and other
professional opportunities for students.

Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the
CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching,
advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to
review the
University's Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy.
During the first two years of the probationary period the
instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per
academic year for probationary faculty members, in order to assist
in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or
creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would
support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and
promotion. All faculty are required to have the ability to work
effectively in a multicultural environment.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D in Business Administration with specialization in

Accounting, or a closely related field. Applicants in the
dissertation stage (ABD) of doctoral study will be considered;
however, all requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed
by August 1, 2027 to remain eligible for employment.

• An active stream of research as evidenced by recent

peer-reviewed publications and/or a set of well-developed working
papers

Preferred Qualifications

• A CPA license
• Proficiency in technologies in GenAI and machine learning
• At least one year of teaching experience; new graduates should

have at least 2-semesters of teaching experience during their
doctoral program.

• Professional work experience in public accounting or in private

industry.

Rank and Salary

Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional
experience. The anticipated salary range for this full time
Assistant Professor position is: $128,000 to $135,000.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required

of the selected candidate)

• Statement of Research Interest
• Teaching Philosophy
• Student Evaluations (if available, no more than three)
• Contact information for three references

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the
Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the
faculty position you are applying for to view the description and
select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be
prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to
multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a
confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not
send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If
you encounter difficulties during the application process, please
email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.

Application Deadline

First consideration will be given to applications received by
December 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Early
response is encouraged.

Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process may be
directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu

Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Kathryn Chang at changkat@sonoma.edu

Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence
and inquiries regarding this position.

The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu)
to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation
during the hiring process.

Our Commitment

Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving
Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of
equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff
reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the
region and state.

Guided by our core values as a university: diversity,
sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma
State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters
intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal
arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of
Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are
committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship
and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by
a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and
artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively
engaged.

Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in
which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation
that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this
commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and
inclusive environment.

We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by
building on our students' assets as they explore new knowledge.
These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking,
collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The
successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty,
staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are
especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity,
and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to
race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic
information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or
protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be
considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse
and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition
of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the
CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the
University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in
the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU
Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of
employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of
California. A background check (including a criminal records check)
must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be
offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
continued employment of current employees who apply for this
position.

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized
to work in the United States. Due to a recent change in policy, SSU
is unable to sponsor new H-1B employment visas at this time. All
offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of
documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to
work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform
and Control Act.

Education Code 89521

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received
a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

Annual Reports & Safety Information

Sonoma State University's Annual Security
Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to
campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other
matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act
and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred
in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be
requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety
Office at clery@sonoma.edu.

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Application Close: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://employment.sonoma.edu/en-us/job/563641/assistant-professor-in-accounting

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