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Northeastern

Global research university with co-op education

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Accounting

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$140k - $183k
Mid, Senior
PhD
Boston, MA, USA
In PersonPosition is located at the Boston, Massachusetts campus.
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates for Teaching Professor must have a doctorate in accounting or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
  • Candidates for appointment at ranks above the entry-level must have at least 4 years of college teaching and/or professional experience.
  • Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and research, and fostering an environment of belonging for the student population.
Responsibilities
  • Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in accounting areas including financial accounting, tax, auditing, or data analytics and related subjects.
  • Participate in service to the Accounting Group, D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, and the discipline.
  • Develop an appropriate independent research program necessary to achieve and maintain AACSB qualification as a Scholarly Academic.
  • Teach in undergraduate and graduate programs (60% of the role).
  • Conduct research to maintain scholarly academic status (20% of the role).
  • Provide service to the Accounting Group, D’Amore-McKim School of Business, and the University (20% of the role).
Desired Qualifications
  • Qualification to teach courses related to financial accounting, tax, and data analytics is preferred.

About the company

Northeastern is a global research university focused on experiential learning and discovery. It combines classroom study with professional work through its extensive cooperative education program, allowing students to alternate between academics, paid internships, research, service, and global study in 100 countries. Its approach links education to real-world problems, supported by collaborations across campuses in Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Toronto, and satellite sites in Burlington and Nahant. The university’s research agenda is use-inspired, addressing health, security, and sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary teams and institutes. Northeastern aims to prepare graduates with practical experience while advancing knowledge to tackle global issues across multiple disciplines.

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What believers are saying

  • The July 2026 New York City campus launch expands admissions, brand, and employer access immediately.
  • The 840 Columbus residence hall adds 1,215 beds, supporting Boston enrollment growth through 2027.
  • Massachusetts awarded Northeastern $207,538.62 in FY26 safety research funding, validating its public-policy research engine.

What critics are saying

  • March 2025 hiring slowdowns and conservative FY26 budgets signal ongoing cost pressure.
  • Loss of two USAID grants in 2025 cuts research revenue and weakens federally funded labs.
  • Trade-secret litigation and Stephen Stoute appeals distract leadership and can escalate legal costs in FY27.

What makes Northeastern unique

  • Northeastern fused Marymount Manhattan on July 9, 2026, adding a New York City degree-granting campus.
  • Its co-op model still dominates experiential learning, anchoring employer relationships across campuses.
  • The network spans Boston, Oakland, London, and New York, widening student mobility and recruiting reach.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan