The Freeman School of Business at Tulane University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure system faculty position in Accounting. The appointment — at the rank of Professor of Practice — may be for one, two, or three years, beginning July 1, 2026. Salary, teaching load, and benefits are competitive with other major research institutions. Hiring for this position is subject to final budgetary approval by the University.
We seek an energetic, motivating professor with deep knowledge and classroom experience across the accounting curriculum. Prior experience teaching Auditing and Advanced Financial Accounting is highly valued.
Professors of Practice at the Freeman School deliver rigorous undergraduate and graduate courses, often with an experiential learning focus, and are expected to remain active in their fields through professional and scholarly activities. Service to the Freeman School and Tulane University is also expected.
Candidates are expected to be either:
•Professionally qualified — Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field and a substantial record of recent professional experience, which may include CPA certification; or
•Academically qualified — Ph.D. in Accounting and actively engaged in scholarly and/or professional engagement activities.
We seek collegial candidates with demonstrated excellence in communication skills and/or success in classroom teaching, experience with experiential learning, and the ability to build relationships with industry partners.
Candidates should submit the following materials via Interfolio:
•Cover letter
•Curriculum vitae
•Teaching statement
•Student course evaluations
•List of two professional references (with contact information) who can provide confidential letters of recommendation
Other materials may be requested later. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu
