Assistant Professor (School of Accounting)

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING STILLWATER CAMPUS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR The School of Accounting (SOA) within the Spears School of Business (SSB) at the Oklahoma State University invites applications for one tenure track Faculty Position in Accounting at the level of Assistant Professor level starting August 2026 at our main campus in Stillwater. This position is benefits eligible. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and contingent on available funding. Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted. JOB DESCRIPTION : All candidates must have and maintain qualifications for AACSB accreditation by conducting and publishing scholarly research, attending professional conferences and workshops, providing editorial service, etc. The primary responsibilities for this position include research, teaching, and engaging in service activities for the academic discipline, the School of Accounting, and the Spears School of Business. Tax-focused candidates are preferred. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : An earned doctorate in accounting or strong evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed before August 1, 2026. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level. Candidates must be able to teach successfully at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Candidates must be academically qualified upon the start date and must maintain qualifications. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : We are especially interested in candidates who have a publishing record in top academic accounting journals, who indicate an interest in and ability to work with PhD students, and who will continue to produce research of excellent quality that will have a high impact on the field. TO APPLY : Applicants should upload : 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) a current working paper, and 5) names and contact information of three references (applicants will be notified before we contact references). Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position has been filled. Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Rick Laux(Rick.Laux@okstate.edu) INFORMATION ABOUT OSU, STILLWATER, AND TULSA OSU is a modern land-grant system of interdisciplinary programs that prepares students for success. Through leadership and service, OSU is preparing students for a bright future and building a brighter world for all. As Oklahoma's only university with a statewide presence, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through integrated, high-quality teaching, research, and outreach. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 24,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 240,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation, and the world. Stillwater is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Stillwater is known as an academic and cultural center, with students and staff of Oklahoma State University comprising about half of the city's population of around 50,000. Stillwater has been described as “America’s Friendliest College Town,” and has been listed as one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live. Stillwater has a historic downtown, a superb campus, a regional airport with direct flights to / from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), highly rated public schools, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts which brings a variety of world-class performances to Stillwater.