Assistant or Associate Professor (Accountancy)
Job Description & Qualification
The University of Mississippi Patterson School of Accountancy seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank beginning Fall 2025.
Experience and Qualifications:
An earned doctorate from an AACSB-accredited university is required. New Ph.D. graduates, and experienced candidates will be considered. Additionally, ABD candidates in advanced stages of their dissertation with expected degree completion of no later than one year from their employment date will be considered. A CPA will be required prior to tenure. The successful applicant will be dedicated to quality teaching, excellent research, and professional service. All teaching and research specialties will be considered.
Experience and Qualifications:
An earned doctorate from an AACSB-accredited university is required. New Ph.D. graduates, and experienced candidates will be considered. Additionally, ABD candidates in advanced stages of their dissertation with expected degree completion of no later than one year from their employment date will be considered. A CPA will be required prior to tenure. The successful applicant will be dedicated to quality teaching, excellent research, and professional service. All teaching and research specialties will be considered.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted at https://careers.olemiss.edu (paper applications cannot be accepted). Applications must include (a) a cover letter which details candidate qualifications and stating the goals the candidate would seek to achieve as a member of the Patterson School of Accountancy faculty, (b) a current CV, (c) a current working paper, and (d) three letters of recommendation, if possible. Recommendation letters may be submitted by the candidate in the application portal above (by attaching them to the end of your CV), or may be sent directly to Dr. Stocks at the address below. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact Dr. Morris H. Stocks, Professor and Don Jones Chair of Accountancy, Patterson School of Accountancy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848, email: mhstocks@olemiss.edu, or phone: 662-915-5716.
About the Organization
About the Patterson School of Accountancy:
The Patterson School offers the Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, Master of Taxation, Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics, Master of Taxation and Data Analytics, and Ph.D. in Accountancy. All degree programs are accredited by the AACSB. Our programs have been consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally for many years. The Patterson School has a strong relationship with the accounting profession. The School is administered by the Dean of the School of Accountancy, who reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor. The University of Mississippi houses the National Library of the Accounting Profession (former AICPA Library). We provide an excellent environment for faculty with competitive salary and benefits, and an attractive teaching load. For more information on the Patterson School please visit https://accountancy.olemiss.edu.
About the University of Mississippi and Oxford, MS:
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 26,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces. The University of Mississippi and the Patterson School of Accountancy are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences. As the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here in which to immerse yourself. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, Double Decker Arts Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
The Patterson School offers the Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, Master of Taxation, Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics, Master of Taxation and Data Analytics, and Ph.D. in Accountancy. All degree programs are accredited by the AACSB. Our programs have been consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally for many years. The Patterson School has a strong relationship with the accounting profession. The School is administered by the Dean of the School of Accountancy, who reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor. The University of Mississippi houses the National Library of the Accounting Profession (former AICPA Library). We provide an excellent environment for faculty with competitive salary and benefits, and an attractive teaching load. For more information on the Patterson School please visit https://accountancy.olemiss.edu.
About the University of Mississippi and Oxford, MS:
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 26,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces. The University of Mississippi and the Patterson School of Accountancy are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences. As the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here in which to immerse yourself. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, Double Decker Arts Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
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