Assistant Professor - Tax

The Department of Accounting at the Anderson School of Management is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Professor in Accounting to begin August 2026, depending on funding approval.

The Anderson School of Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and is one of the few programs in the world to attain both an Accounting and Business Accreditation from AACSB. We provide a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program with 8 dynamic concentrations, alongside specialized Master's degrees in Accounting, Project Management, and Cybersecurity & Analytics. For those seeking advanced business leadership, we offer a versatile MBA program with 11 distinct tracks, as well as an Executive MBA tailored for working professionals ready to elevate their careers.

With over 21,000 alumni, Anderson alums can be found having an impact in their communities all over the world. Anderson emphasizes collaborative student interaction, active adult learning, team experiences and scholarship that draw upon a variety of methodologies and subject areas.

New Mexico represents a wide range of perspectives with a rich cultural heritage. The richness of our community is demonstrated both internally (http://www.unm.edu/welcome/) and within the city (https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/) and state (https://www.newmexico.org/). The University of New Mexico seeks highly qualified faculty who can contribute to the University's mission and values and continue to build the excellent research and teaching climate of Anderson School of Management. The Accounting faculty supports existing BBA, MACCT, and MBA programs including an online tax certification. Teaching responsibilities for this position include undergraduate and graduate courses in tax.

The Department of Accounting is a cohesive group seeking colleagues who demonstrate a willingness to make a commitment to maintaining and building a strong accounting program including a positive relationship with the profession.

For information about the Robert O. Anderson School of Management and the Department of Accounting faculty, see www.business.unm.edu.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess an earned doctorate or have a strong prospect for completing a doctorate in Accounting or a closely related field by August 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of or promise of a significant program of research and scholarship
• Evidence of excellence or promise of achieving excellence in teaching tax core and elective courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

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• A cover letter indicating the candidate's interests, goals, and qualifications for the position, elaborating on any relevant areas of emphasis in teaching and research. Applicants that have not yet defended their PhD Dissertation will be asked to include an anticipated timeline for completion of their PhD.
• A complete and up-to-date curriculum vita,
• Transcripts of all graduate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted),
• Names and contact information of three to five professional references,
• Sample articles/publications, if available,
• Syllabi of course(s) taught (and sample instructional materials) if available,
• Aggregate summaries of instructor evaluations or other evidence of excellence in teaching if available.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.