LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Department of Accounting invites applications for a Tenured Associate Professor of Accounting, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, college, and university service, and contribute to the university’s community outreach efforts. Their initial rank (Assistant or Associate) will depend on their previous experience.
The Department of Accounting provides students with outstanding accounting education and networking opportunities and advances the profession of accountancy by producing leading accounting research and interdisciplinary scholarship. We prepare students to enter the accounting profession upon graduation, assume positions of leadership in the global business community later in their careers, and be socially responsible and ethical business professionals. The department is accredited in Accounting by the AACSB and places a strong emphasis on inclusion and belonging in teaching and scholarship. To learn more about the department, applicants are invited to visit the Department of Accounting website.
Lehigh University is a premier residential research university, ranked 15th in the WSJ/College Pulse 2025 ranking, 23rd in the Poets and Quants 2024 ranking for the best business programs for undergraduates, and 46th in national universities in the US News and World Report 2025 ranking.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Accounting from an accredited institution by the date of employment, a demonstrated ability or potential for high-quality research and teaching in accounting, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions
- Teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop
- Three letters of reference
Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to the Department Chair at inaccdep@lehigh.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.