Director and KPMG Endowed Full Professor/Associate Professor, School of Accounting, College of Business, James Madison University

Working Title: Director and KPMG Endowed Full Professor/Associate Professor, School of Accounting, College of Business, James Madison University

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100772 - Accounting

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 10/20/2025

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Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

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General Information:

The School of Accounting in the College of Business at James Madison University invites applications for the Director position to begin in Fall 2026. The Director will hold the KPMG Endowed Professorship in Accounting. The position is a 12-month, tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor.

James Madison University was the first public college or university in Virginia to establish a School of Accounting within a College of Business. The School of Accounting offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in accounting. For decades the School of Accounting has enjoyed a national reputation for excellence in accounting education and is viewed as a prime recruiting school by employers throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Both the School of Accounting and the College of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. All accounting faculty hold professional certifications, either as Certified Public Accountants or Certified Management Accountants. Please visit School of Accounting website for more information, https://www.jmu.edu/cob/accounting/index.shtml.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide strong and effective leadership for the School of Accounting. The candidate should also be capable of representing and promoting the School of Accounting to both internal and external stakeholders. The Director will be responsible for academic, administrative, and budgetary matters, as well as acting effectively as a liaison within the College and University. The Director will have a reduced teaching load with 75-80 percent of time devoted to administrative duties. The department fosters a collegial and collaborative team environment that supports student success and faculty development.

Qualifications:

The candidate must possess a doctorate with an emphasis in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution. The position requires a record of publication, teaching effectiveness and service appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor in the School. Additionally, the candidate should meet the College's standards to be academically qualified under AACSB standards. Professional certification (such as CPA) is preferred. Familiarity with AACSB standards and processes is preferred.

Additional Posting Information:

Interested candidates should complete the online application on the JMU career site and upload the following:
* Cover letter
* Curriculum vita
* Contact information for three references
* Statement of leadership philosophy and experiences (submitted under "Other Document #1")
* Summary of recent teaching evaluations (submitted under "Course Evaluations")

Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email or postal mail will not be considered. Review of applications will begin Oct 20, 2025. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The start date is July 1, 2026. For search-related questions, candidates may contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Hui Sono, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, at sonohh@jmu.edu.

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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