Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting

Job Title
Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting


Requisition Number
FE04653


Working Title

Department Name
8F100:B&E Accountancy


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

A terminal degree (e.g., a PhD or DBA) in accounting or a related field and professional licensure (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA) is required.



Required Related Experience

Previous teaching experience is desirable but not required. The ideal candidate would also demonstrate significant professional growth in instruction and experiential learning and provide evidence of professional recognition.



Required License/Registration/Certification

NA



Job Summary

The Von Allmen School of Accountancy at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to hire one or more full-time non-tenure eligible Assistant Professors in the clinical title series. This is a renewable 9-month position with an anticipated start date of August 2026. A terminal degree (e.g., a PhD or DBA) in accounting or a related field and professional licensure (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA) is required. Previous teaching experience is desirable but not required. The ideal candidate would also demonstrate significant professional growth in instruction and experiential learning and provide evidence of professional recognition. The primary job responsibilities include teaching 6 to 8 courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level, with preference given to those well-equipped to teach in multiple areas, meaningfully contribute to our graduate-level teaching needs, and fulfilling the service needs related to various programs in the school. An active research agenda is not required; however, clinical faculty do have the option to devote a portion of their effort toward research activities, which includes practitioner and accounting education-oriented publications. The Director will determine the number of courses and other assigned duties based on the candidate’s experience and areas of expertise. The assignment may be adjusted annually based on needs and performance. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 60-80% teaching and 20-40% service.

Applicants should submit a letter of application (upload as Cover Letter) and a curriculum vitae. In addition, please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.



Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position(s) are filled.

For additional questions about this search, please contact Professor Dave Ziebart (dave.ziebart@uky.edu), Interim Director of the Von Allmen School of Accountancy.

The Von Allmen School of Accountancy offers excellent support for both teaching and research. The school’s programs consist of the undergraduate program, a Master of Accountancy program, graduate certificate programs in data analytics and taxation, and a PhD program. Salary and teaching load are competitive with R1 public universities. We encourage you to learn more about the school by visiting the school’s website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/von-allmen-school-a….

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.



The Gatton College is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both face-to-face and online formats. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, and are the fastest growing college on UK’s campus, with more than 4,000 students. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for faculty who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.”



The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, which is the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Located in central Kentucky, Lexington (pop. 320,000) is widely known as the “horse capital of the world” and is roughly an hour’s drive from Louisville and Cincinnati. Lexington has a number of desirable amenities, a vibrant dining and nightlife, and plenty of outdoor activities and is regularly cited as one of the top places to live in the US. Please consider joining our team.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.