The Marshall School of Business, Leventhal School of Accounting invites applications for an associate professor or professor in Accounting effective for the 2025-2026 academic year.  Faculty responsibilities include teaching courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels and conducting original scholarly research on accounting-related topics.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply through the online job portal.  Candidates must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, sample research paper(s), and the names of up to three references. The cover letter should be addressed to Patricia Dechow, Chair, Accounting Recruiting Committee.  Candidates may also submit a teaching statement, research statement, and/or other publications/working papers. Application review will begin immediately.

The annual base salary range for this position is $101,081-$487,234. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Application Administration Contact

Leventhal School of Accounting

 ACC100@marshall.usc.edu

USC Leventhal School of Accounting

The USC Leventhal School of Accounting is a top-ranked accounting school with outstanding undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. programs.  We have exceptional faculty, diverse and creative students, and dedicated staff committed to academic excellence and achievement.

The University of Southern California (USC) founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the city.  As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family.”

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed, and background. USC is building a diverse faculty that embraces a range of disciplinary traditions. The University will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Salary : $101,081 - $487,234