The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy in the College of Business at The University of Akron invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, starting in August 2027. Both the School of Accountancy and the College of Business are accredited by AACSB-International. Our greatest teaching needs are in taxation. The tenured/tenure track teaching faculty generally have a full range of responsibilities, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, scholarship, and service to the department, the university and the public. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a balanced commitment to excellence in teaching, quality research, and service. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the university and the profession are required for retention, promotion, and tenure. Required Qualifications PhD/DBA or equivalent in accounting or a related area from an AACSB accredited institution, SJD/JSD in taxation from an ABA accredited institution, J.D. (or equivalent / MTax from an ABA accredited institution, J.D. (or equivalent) / LLM with a focus on taxation from an ABA accredited institution , or a PhD/DBA in a related area with professional certification in accounting, DBA applicants may be considered but all degree requirements must be completed by August 23, 2027. Preferred Qualifications Preference also will be given to candidates who are professionally certified (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA), and have professional experience in tax consulting, public accounting or relevant industry experience. Additionally, candidates with AI skills, which could include the ability to incorporate AI and information technology tools into teaching and curriculum development, are a plus. Subject to

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Compensation The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application Deadline Review of applicants will begin September 11th, 2026. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): American Association of University Professors For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Derek Brown (Private)

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