Assistant Professor of Accounting

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Northern State University's School of Business is accepting applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Accounting. Candidates holding a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting will be considered for a tenure-track appointment, while applicants with a master's degree in accounting will be considered for non tenure-track positions. The ideal candidate will possess an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and professional experience in taxation.

The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate accounting courses in both face-to-face and online settings; serve as an academic advisor and mentor; engage in scholarly activity; and provide service to the university and community.

Institution
- Northern State University

Working Title
- Assistant Professor of Accounting

Posting Number - F01924P

Department - NSU-Accounting

Physical Location of Position (City) - Aberdeen

Posting Date - 07/14/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

First Consideration Date - 09/07/2026

Advertised Salary
- Depends on Experience

Duration of the Term - 9 months

Appointment Percent - 100

Tenure Status
- Tenure Track

Proposed Rank
- Assistant Professor

Work Hours
- Varies

Typical Hours Worked Per Week - 40

Appointment Type
- Regular

Scope of Search
- External (includes Internal)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations
- Northern State University is a premier residential institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities. NSU has been named one of the Midwest's best undergraduate institutions by US News and World Report for many years. The NSU School of Business is fully accredited by HLC and ACBSP and is housed in the state-of-the-art Business and Health Innovation Center.

NSU is located in Aberdeen, a vibrant community in northeastern South Dakota. The city has a population of approximately 28,000 and is a retail and service hub for the region. NSU enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
- Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.

Cognitive Requirements

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Physical Requirements

Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

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Sensory Requirements

Color Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List

Optional Documents