Lecturer or assistant professor of practice accounting non-tenure track

Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting (non-tenure track)

Location: College of Business
Open Date: Oct 16, 2025
Deadline: Nov 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The College of Business at Stony Brook University (SBU) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting (non-tenure track), starting fall 2026.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful academic environment by cultivating a community of scholars where all individuals feel valued. Recruiting faculty with a wide range of talents, skills, backgrounds, and experiences is a key priority. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a clear dedication to this goal by working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure broad access to opportunities, support a variety of viewpoints, and contribute to a climate of mutual respect. We value collegiality, innovation, and impact. For more information about the accounting area, please visit here

About the College of Business

Stony Brook University's College of Business is committed to providing a comprehensive business education that prepares students for leadership roles in the business world. We value a diverse and inclusive learning environment and encourage faculty to incorporate examples and applications from business and society that emphasize ethics and the common good. We have a combination of graduate (masters and MBAs) and undergraduate programs for students.

About Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University, one of America's most dynamic public universities, is New York's flagship university and No. 1 public university. In 2022, Stony Brook was named the anchor institution for the Governor's Island Trust and will play a vital role in researching climate change and sustainability solutions. Stony Brook is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that offers all students a world-class education.
Responsibilities and Requirements

• Develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level accounting courses.
• Support the College in establishing and maintaining industry connections to enhance student engagement with the public accounting and finance sector.
• entor students and support co-curricular initiatives such as clubs, internships, case competitions, and other activities that prepare students for accounting careers.
• Contribute to administrative and committee service within the College and University.
• Professor of Practice Position : engage in impactful scholarly academic research that contributes to both academic knowledge and industry practice.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Lecturer Position:

• Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in accounting from an accredited program.
• Active CPA license in New York State (upon start date)
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses.
• Significant professional experience in accounting or a closely related field.

Professor of Practice Position:

• Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in accounting, or ABD with expected completion prior to the start date.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses.
• Evidence of a promising research agenda in accounting (all areas considered).
• Active engagement in academic or professional communities sufficient to meet AACSB scholarly/practitioner qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lecturer:

• Accounting certifications beyond the CPA.
• Strong professional connections/engagement with the accounting industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Proven record of fostering an inclusive and respectful learning and working environment

Professor of Practice Position:

• Active CPA license in New York State (upon start date)
• Strong professional connections/engagement with the accounting industry.
• Industry or professional experience in accounting or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Proven record of fostering an inclusive and respectful learning and working environment

Application Instructions
To apply, visit .

Appication Materials:

• Applicants should submit the following documents via Interfolio:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Service Statement
• Teaching Evaluations
• 1-page Summary of Industry Experience and Engagement
• Names and contact information for three references
  • (Recommendation letters will be requested from finalists)

For Professor of Practice applicants only , also include:

• Research Statement
• Copies of one to three research papers (including one job market paper)

Application Instructions:

All application materials will be accepted until the position is filled or closed and must be submitted electronically online through Interfolio.

Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site () or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at [email protected] or (877) 997-8807.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at .

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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