Assistant​/Associate Professor; Tenure-track

Organization

Wayne State University Accounting Department

Detroit campus, Mike Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University

Posted 22 Oct 2025

Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting (Tenure Track - #F97686). The Department of Accounting at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position (#F97686) at the assistant or associate professor level beginning Fall 2026 at its Detroit campus location.

Responsibilities

• Candidates are expected to conduct research suitable for publication in top-tier journals, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with a strong preference for areas such as auditing and forensic accounting, actively participate in department and school activities, and perform other related duties as assigned.
• We expect the candidate to be a fully engaged participant in the life of the Mike Ilitch School of Business. The typical teaching load is two courses each in fall and winter semesters.

Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. or ABD in Accounting (to be completed before August 2026) from an AACSB-accredited business school. For the position of an associate professor, some previous teaching and publication experience are required.

• Evidence of potential to publish in top-tier academic journals.
• Having interest and experience in teaching courses in auditing and forensic accounting, taxation, and non-for-profit / governmental accounting are highly preferable.
• Candidates who have the skills and knowledge to infuse emerging technologies (machine learning and Artificial Intelligence) into the classroom and research are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should be able to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online courses in the Accounting Department’s undergraduate, MSA, and MBA programs.

Applications should be submitted online and will require the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Three letters of recommendation
• Copies of recent student evaluations (including an explanation of the rating system and a description of the courses being evaluated)
• Research statement (with a description of current projects and future plans)

Interested candidates should apply online at  (Refer to posting # F97686). Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which level you are applying for (assistant /associate). If you have questions about the positions, please email Dr. Cheol Lee (cheol).

Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.