His teaching areas are Managerial and Cost Accounting. A Chartered Accountant from India, he has worked in professional accounting firms (including an affiliate of Coopers and Lybrand) and industry. Prior to joining UMass Lowell, he taught managerial accounting and systems courses at Savannah State University, Temple University and Spring Arbor University. Professor Joseph is widely traveled, is active in the community and has a range of interests, particularly music and reading.