Professor of Practice - Accounting

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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, 2027.  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.  

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 should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, student course evaluations, and a 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. 

For further inquiries about this position, please email Professor Gus De Franco, at gdefranco@tulane.edu.

 

 

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 a collegial, energetic, motivating professor with deep knowledge, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated ability to successfully teach undergraduate and graduate students. Experience integrating AI and other new technologies into their courses is highly valued.