Assistant Professor

*Position Title:*Assistant Professor
*Job Posting Number:*2026024TTL
*Job Location:*San Marcos
*Department:*Department of Accounting
*Position Description:*The Department of Accounting in the [McCoy College of Business]( at Texas State invites applications for an Assistant Professor. The position requires the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, conduct research leading to high-quality peer-reviewed publications, and provide service to students, the department, the profession, and the university.
*Required Qualifications:*
* Ph.D. or D.B.A. with a major or specialization in accounting from a school with AACSB accreditation.
* The successful candidate must meet the requirements to be Scholarly Academic (SA) under AACSB and Texas Standards ([
*Preferred Qualifications:*
* Certified Public Accountant certification and/or significant work experience in at least one teaching area.
* Evidence of research potential with the ability o publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
* Indication that candidate can effectively teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses.
*Application Procedures:*Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: [

Interested individuals should submit the following: a cover letter, curriculum Vitae, unofficial transcripts (all in one document), and samples of scholarly work/research.
As part of our application process, you will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 references in the *Reference Letter* setting of the application. Uploading letters of recommendation is optional.
*Proposed Start Date:*Fall 2026
*Posting Date:*07/30/2025
*Review Date:*10/15/2025
*Close Date:*10/15/2025
*Open Until Filled?:*No
*Legal Notices:*Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
*Reasonable Accommodation:*If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from [Talent Acquisition]( will respond to you as soon as possible.
*Record Checks and Verifications:*Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
*Eligibility for Employment:*Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
*Why Work at Texas State?:*Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
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