Assistant Professor, School of Accountancy

Assistant Professor, School of Accountancy

School of Accountancy
College of
Business Economics
Assistant
Professor
Fall 2027

The School of Accountancy at California State University,
Fullerton, invites applications for two tenure‐track Assistant
Professor positions in Accounting with an appointment to begin
Spring or Fall 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in
Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section
31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and
federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination
Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,
segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all
forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
CSUF faculty are committed
teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life
for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually
mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their
departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and
university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the
person in this position will include the development and teaching
of introductory and/or core courses in the discipline, and the
development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. Specific
courses that this person will teach include Financial Accounting,
Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Data
Analytics, or Emerging Technologies in Accounting. This person will
also be responsible for producing peer-reviewed research and
scholarly activities commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and
participate in the life and development of the School of
Accountancy, advise students, serve on committees, and participate
in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in accounting, information systems, data science,

business analytics, or a related field (by the time of
appointment).

• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate

teaching.

• A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the

level of appointment.

• Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and

service.

• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology

into instruction.

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students

from intersecting marginalized social groups.

• Ability and commitment to communicate and work effectively with

students, staff, and faculty in a culturally diverse
environment.

Application

A complete online application
must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To
apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
choose full-time faculty, search for the position
557558, and provide the following required
materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required

qualifications.

• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial Ph.D. transcript.
• Research statement.
• Exemplary publications, if applicable (in a single PDF

file).

• Teaching statement (include, if applicable, examples of how you

used technology such as spreadsheets, databases, and programming
languages, among others in your teaching).

• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no

more than 500 words):

-
Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes
the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving
organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's
a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all
aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to
recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is
not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring
that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive
and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).

• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about

the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions
to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse
student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's
professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or
willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive
of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse
ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities,
languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

-
Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the
rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern
California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a
faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the
following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and
understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.

• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding

perspectives that are reflective of the student population into
your teaching and/or scholarship.

• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a

diverse student population.

• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing

opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the
classroom environment.

• Your experience integrating creative activities that are

inclusive of the identities of our student body and
communities.

• A list of three references with relevant contact information:
• Semi-Finalists will be required to have three

letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for
the referents to submit. On the References page of the online
application, enter information and email addresses for three
referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for
your application. At the appropriate time in the search process,
they will receive a request via email along with information on
uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter
has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant
portal.

• Finalists will be asked to have each of their

three referents submit a letter of recommendation. Please have
these ready for the referents to offer should you proceed to this
search phase.

• Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit

additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly
articles, portfolio, etc.).

Please direct all questions about the position to James Gong at
jigong@fullerton.edu or call
657‐278-3897.

Application Deadline
To receive full
consideration, all application materials should be submitted by
August 30, 2026. Applications will continue to be
accepted and reviewed after this date until the positions are
filled. The anticipated appointment date is January 19, 2027, or
August 16, 2027.

The College and School of Accountancy
The
College of Business and Economics (CBE) is accredited by The
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) at
both the undergraduate and master's levels. With about 10,000
students enrolled, the CBE leads business education on the West
Coast as one of the five largest business colleges in the U.S. and
the largest in California. For more information about the College
visit: http://business.fullerton.edu/.

The School of Accounting is separately accredited by AACSB and
offers both undergraduate and Master's programs. The School strives
to further CSUF's identity as an institution that welcomes and
embraces diversity. We strongly encourage applications from
candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research or
service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of
our community. For more detailed information about the School,
please visit our website at: http://business.fullerton.edu/accounting/.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor
(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224
monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated
hiring range is $11,359 to $11,813 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive
benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Additional Information

Multiple positions
may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the
applicant pool.

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.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or
faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B
applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in
the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have
a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B
without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not
apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the
U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this
position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July
21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of
applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of
Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information
for Title IX Coordinator.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus
instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU
also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently
from a business location outside of the United States.

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.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/557558/assistant-professor-school-of-accountancy
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