Tenure Track Faculty Position

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Accounting Department

College of Business Administration

Salary Range:

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Accounting Department. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our Principles of Community can be found here. 

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.

Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2024, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 25,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 57% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 54% Hispanic/Latinx, 21% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 2% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-five percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.  

College of Business Administration: The College of Business Administration (CBA), with over 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students, is the largest college on campus. Business at Cal Poly Pomona is a microcosm of Southern California, with students coming from across the region and the world.

Accounting Department: The Accounting Department has 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and offers undergraduate and master's degrees in Accounting (https://www.cpp.edu/cba/accounting/). The College of Business Administration is AACSB-accredited, and the Accounting Department has also earned the supplemental AACSB Accounting Accreditation.  The Department currently serves a diverse student population of about 750 undergraduate students, with a large percentage of the student body from underrepresented groups. The undergraduate degree includes a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides tax preparation assistance to lower-income families in the local area. This service program embodies the mission of the Accounting Department, which emphasizes a learn-by-doing philosophy while contributing to society. The Accounting Department offers two separate MSA programs, a general program and another through the College of Professional and Global Education. These programs are approved to prepare students for the AICPA’s Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Credential.

We demonstrate academic quality, relevance, and excellence through teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative activities with student centered faculty in an evidence-based culture. Cal Poly Pomona is committed to being the model for an inclusive polytechnic university that inspires creativity and innovation, embraces local and global challenges, and transforms lives. The Accounting Department boasts an inclusive collegial environment that facilitates collaboration and learning between faculty members.

Position description: Teaching duties will be in one or more of the following areas: All accounting-related areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service to the Department, College, University, and Community.  The position requires research, publication, and other professional development. Faculty will also be involved in campus-wide committees, department activities, and other administrative tasks.  Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D./D.B.A. in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited school. For the taxation area, candidates with a combination of LL.M. (taxation) and J.D. degrees will be considered.  ABDs will be considered if the degree is completed by August 1, 2027. (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.)
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in the Teaching Philosophy Statement.
• Knowledge and application of current accounting theory and practices. 
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the academic community through research, teaching, and service, as well as experience working in an inclusive environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Publications and research background in accounting and related fields.
• Professional experience in either public or private accounting.
• Professional accounting certification and license (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIA, or CFE)
• Effective teaching in a variety of undergraduate and graduate accounting courses. 

Application Process: 

A completed application will consist of

• • Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Teaching Philosophy statement (2-page max) that addresses Cal Poly Pomona’s commitment to excellence in education (see above).
  • Research Statement (2-page max);
  • Reprints of up to 3 publications;
  • Link to a portfolio website providing 20 samples of the candidate’s own professional work;
  • At least three letters of reference, at least one of which must specifically address teaching;
  • The names and contact information for at least three individuals that can serve as references;
  • Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, official transcripts will be required of finalists)

Finalists for the position will:

• • be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview;
  • be required to provide three letters of reference dated within the last two years;
  • Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a presentation of creative work and a teaching demonstration to faculty and interact with students.

Please direct inquiries to mgomaa@cpp.edu.

Consideration of completed applications will begin on September 14, 2026 (11.59pm PST), and will continue until the position is filled. Applications accepted only via PageUp—online application portal—for University hires.

Disclosures

Pursuant to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check: 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed.  Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out of State Employment:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.  It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter: 

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

International Candidates:

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.