Assistant Professor - Accounting

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Description

The Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks applications from talented candidates for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start in September 2026.

The primary research interests for candidates are those who specialize in either behavioral financial or archival audit. However, candidates in other areas of accounting research are welcome to apply. Those who complement our current faculty research portfolio will be considered.

Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.

Requirements

Candidates must have or expect to complete a Ph.D. in Accounting by September 2026. Candidates must have expertise or evident potential in providing high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, across face-to-face and online instructional modalities. Further, candidates should show evidence of, or potential for, publishing in top research journals.

Additional Information

The Accounting Department is known internationally as one of the world's thought leaders in financial statement auditing. It is perennially ranked among the world's top universities for auditing research (BYU faculty rankings). It is also one of only four permanent hosts of the International Symposium on Audit Research (ISAR), hosting the symposium every four years. Faculty are active in the academy as editors of some of the world's leading auditing and accounting research journals. They have been recognized for their work and involvement with the accounting profession, in roles such as PCAOB Economic Fellows, KPMG Faculty Fellows, and leadership positions in the American Accounting Association (AAA) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

The Accounting Department maintains separate AACSB accounting accreditation for all its educational programs. It has thriving bachelor's and master's programs. US News & World Report ranked Isenberg School of Management #2 Public University in the Northeast, and the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) was ranked #3 for Best Online Master's Degrees by US News in 2025. Isenberg is a primary recruiting target for the most prominent accounting firms. In addition, the department has a well-established doctoral program in accounting.

The Isenberg School of Management is AACSB-accredited, with nationally recognized undergraduate, MBA programs, and PhD Programs in each of our major disciplines, and a strong research culture. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a land-grant university, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, and the largest public university in New England. Amherst has been heralded by US News & World Report and MSN.com as one of the best college towns in America.

Salary Information

Salary range $79,350 to $245,000.

The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst / MTA / NEA.

Application Instructions

Along with the application, please submit a cover letter (i.e., letter of interest), curriculum vitae, examples of research, evaluations of recent teaching, and contact information for at least three (3) references. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2025 and will continue accepting applications until a successful candidate is found. The position is contingent on final funding approval.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.