Assistant professor of accounting

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Status

Tenure Track

Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.


The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting for our AACSB accredited business school in Rochester, NY with an anticipated August 2026 start date. The School of Business at SJF, embraces the teacher – scholar model. Faculty are expected to be actively engaged with the local business community and with research in their respective fields of study, and through that, help prepare our students to be Day 1 Ready business professionals who will meaningfully impact their organization, communities, and society.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual who enjoys working in a fast-adapting, multidisciplinary environment and who shows enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues within the department and school as well as across disciplines.

Tenure-track faculty in the Department of Accounting and Finance carry a three-three teaching load. They are expected to be effective, innovative, and committed teachers and active researchers. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities (i.e., in person, online, and hybrid).

The successful candidate is expected to engage in scholarship to build and maintain a strong publication record, produce original research for publication in quality peer-reviewed journals. The candidate is also expected to advise students and perform service to the University and the profession. The candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate accounting courses in the areas of financial and managerial accounting and business/accounting analytics
• Conduct and publish original, discipline-based scholarship in refereed journals to enable ongoing classification as “Scholarly Academic” under the guidelines of AACSB International.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, advising and mentoring them as they progress through their studies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new courses and programs along with initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes, the student experience, and the overall quality of the business school.
• Introduce new teaching techniques, assess student learning, and evaluate student progress.
• Engage and motivate students through interactive techniques, experiential learning, and other innovative teaching practices.
• Collaborate with other faculty members, staff, and alumni to promote the mission of the School of Business and foster relationships with the business community.
• Provide service to the Department, School, and University as well as to the academic, professional, and surrounding communities.
• Share expertise with the academic and business communities through presentations, articles published in the trade press, white papers, etc.
• Assist with student recruitment and retention initiatives.

Education / Experience

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is expected to be completed by August 31, 2026.
• A strong commitment to teaching excellence.
• Evidence of research and publication potential in discipline-based peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to provide proof of permanent right to work in the US on first day of employment.

Preferred Experiences

• CPA, other related professional certifications (e.g., CMA), or practical experience in related fields of business.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Experience incorporating data analytics and accounting information systems into courses.
• Real-world expertise in relevant areas of business will be considered, and preference will be given to faculty with teaching, consulting, or corporate experience in one or more of the following areas: business analytics, business intelligence, digital management, quantitative management tools, IT strategy, Agile delivery methodology or cloud migration.

Competencies / Skills

Essential competencies and skills include:

• Passion for engaging with students and having a strong focus on positively impacting their professional development.
• Ability to connect with leaders in the business community to advance the visibility and success of the School of Business.
• Proficiency in technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, learning management systems, instructional technologies, accounting software, statistical/data analytics tools, etc.)
• Ability to conduct original research and maintain AACSB academic qualification (scholarly academic).

Supervision of Employees

Work Environment

Equipment to be Used

Job Type

Full-time

Work Hours

9-month teaching obligations with opportunities for summer teaching

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Minimum Number of References Requested

3

EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.


The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.


The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( [email protected] [email protected]>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location

3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

FLSA

Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range

$115,000.00 - $137,000.00 per year

Note

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00170P

Desired Start Date

08/01/2026

Open Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please submit the names and contact information for 3 references.
• Official transcripts will be required before the start of the position.