UNC Overview :
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community. In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025. Research.com
- #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC US News & World Report
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- #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans
- eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, and pretax flexible spending accounts. Leave-earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Department :
Department of Business Months per
Year:
9 months
Position Summary :
The Department of Business at the University of North Carolina Asheville, a public liberal arts and sciences university, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time (9 month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Accounting beginning in the fall semester of 2027. The successful candidate must have earned a Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related discipline prior to July 1, 2027, and will be expected to teach 12 contact hours per semester (typically three classes); establish scholarly activities that involve undergraduates; and engage in service to the institution, the community, and the profession. The department is open to a variety of field specializations as we seek to grow the Accounting program at UNC Asheville and develop a new School of Business, Economics and Professional Studies that will serve our region and beyond. Individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching, a strong commitment to undergraduate education, and a well-developed plan to establish an active research program that involves mentoring students are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to teach Accounting courses that satisfy core curriculum requirements and engage in departmental and university-level service, including active participation in developing the Accounting presence within the new School. UNC Asheville values interdisciplinary perspectives, often incorporated in teaching within the core curriculum. Multidisciplinary perspectives are welcomed, as is pedagogical collaboration with colleagues from across the campus. UNC Asheville has also been a national leader in undergraduate research for over 30 years, and over 67% of our students graduate each year having been involved in this important learning experience. The University fully embraces mentored undergraduate research as one of the highest forms of teaching, and the institution values success in this facet of a faculty member's work. Therefore, the successful candidate for this position must be able to articulate a clear vision for sustainable, highly productive, and preferably externally funded scholarly activities that include undergraduates. Successful candidates should also have the propensity to teach in a multitude of modalities, from face-to-face to online/asynchronous format. Applications for this position should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu. Complete applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that includes interest in or potential to contribute to the core curriculum, a statement of planned scholarship and creative activities, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Each applicant should also request that three letters of reference be sent separately to address the candidate's written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; and potential to develop successful, externally funded scholarly activities. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to the Department of Business Accounting Search Chair at uncadob@unca.edu.
Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :
A PhD in Accounting or related field earned prior to July 1, 2027 Quick Link for
Positing:
9175
EO/AA/ADA Employer:
The University of North Carolina Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 251-6605 or email to hr@unca.edu .
