Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Overview
The Department of Accountancy in the School of Business at Providence College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor commencing August2027.
Providence College is a nationally recognized institution known for excellence in undergraduate education, a strong liberal arts tradition, and a distinctive Catholic and Dominican mission. Its commitment to academic excellence and student success is reflected in consistent national recognition, including a #2 ranking among Regional Universities in the North inU.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges ranking, inclusion inForbes’ Top Colleges for 2026, and recognition as one ofThe Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges for 2026.
Housed in the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies, the AACSB-accredited Providence College School of Business is a fast-growing and innovative academic community committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and student success. Nationally recognized for its undergraduate programs, the school is consistently ranked among the Top 50 best undergraduate business schools in the nation byPoets&Quants.
The city of Providence, Rhode Island, offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the cultural and culinary amenities of a larger city with the accessibility and character of a close-knit community. Known for its acclaimed restaurant scene, vibrant arts and cultural community, historic architecture, and distinctive neighborhoods, Providence is also home to a rich higher education ecosystem, with eight colleges and universities contributing to the city’s intellectual and creative energy.
The assistant professor will join the Department of Accountancy , which consists of fourteen(14) full-time faculty members and offers an undergraduate major and minor in accountancy, in addition to courses in accounting for the graduate business program.
Position Summary: The assistant professor of accountancy will contribute to the department’s teaching, research, and service missions. We welcome applicants representing a range of perspectives and areas of teaching and scholarship.
A Ph.D.in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. ABDs with anticipated completion by the time of appointment will also be considered.
Salary: $130,000-$150,000
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching: The assistant professor will be committed to high-quality teaching and student advising, and will teach six (6)courses during the academic year, across the fall and spring semesters, including undergraduate courses in accounting, and courses at the graduate level as needed. There may also be opportunities to teach during the winter and summer semesters.
Research: The assistant professor will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality research in their area of concentration. Maintenance of AACSB Scholarly Academic qualifications is required.
Service :The assistant professor will be expected to engage in service activities for the department, school, and college, as well as ongoing practice-oriented activities consistent with AACSB qualification requirements as defined by the School of Business.
Education and Experience
A Ph.D.in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. ABDs with anticipated completion by the time of appointment will also be considered.
Supplemental Information
Please submit your application materials online . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 15, 2026.Your application must include the following:
Additional documentation may be required from candidates who will be subsequently invited for a campus visit.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Christine Earley at [contact details available in the full listing] .
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Overview
The Department of Accountancy in the School of Business at Providence College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor commencing August2027.
Providence College is a nationally recognized institution known for excellence in undergraduate education, a strong liberal arts tradition, and a distinctive Catholic and Dominican mission. Its commitment to academic excellence and student success is reflected in consistent national recognition, including a #2 ranking among Regional Universities in the North inU.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges ranking, inclusion inForbes’ Top Colleges for 2026, and recognition as one ofThe Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges for 2026.
Housed in the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies, the AACSB-accredited Providence College School of Business is a fast-growing and innovative academic community committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and student success. Nationally recognized for its undergraduate programs, the school is consistently ranked among the Top 50 best undergraduate business schools in the nation byPoets&Quants.
The city of Providence, Rhode Island, offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the cultural and culinary amenities of a larger city with the accessibility and character of a close-knit community. Known for its acclaimed restaurant scene, vibrant arts and cultural community, historic architecture, and distinctive neighborhoods, Providence is also home to a rich higher education ecosystem, with eight colleges and universities contributing to the city’s intellectual and creative energy.
The assistant professor will join the Department of Accountancy , which consists of fourteen(14) full-time faculty members and offers an undergraduate major and minor in accountancy, in addition to courses in accounting for the graduate business program.
Position Summary: The assistant professor of accountancy will contribute to the department’s teaching, research, and service missions. We welcome applicants representing a range of perspectives and areas of teaching and scholarship.
A Ph.D.in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. ABDs with anticipated completion by the time of appointment will also be considered.
Salary: $130,000-$150,000
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching: The assistant professor will be committed to high-quality teaching and student advising, and will teach six (6)courses during the academic year, across the fall and spring semesters, including undergraduate courses in accounting, and courses at the graduate level as needed. There may also be opportunities to teach during the winter and summer semesters.
Research: The assistant professor will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality research in their area of concentration. Maintenance of AACSB Scholarly Academic qualifications is required.
Service :The assistant professor will be expected to engage in service activities for the department, school, and college, as well as ongoing practice-oriented activities consistent with AACSB qualification requirements as defined by the School of Business.
Education and Experience
A Ph.D.in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. ABDs with anticipated completion by the time of appointment will also be considered.
Supplemental Information
Please submit your application materials online . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 15, 2026.Your application must include the following:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate/doctoral transcript(s)
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Teaching evaluations summary
- Research statement outlining current and future research agenda
- Contact information for three references (for letters of recommendation)
Additional documentation may be required from candidates who will be subsequently invited for a campus visit.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Christine Earley at [contact details available in the full listing] .
