Tenure Track Assistant​/Associate Professor of Accounting

The College of Business at Montana State University Billings is a prominent regional business school holding prestigious AACSB accreditation—a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with five areas of emphasis, combining hands‑on learning with strong employment outcomes.

The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in auditing, and accounting information systems. Onsite, online and combination courses.

SA or SP status per AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and maintain this status. Scholarly Academic (SA):
Holds a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D.) and maintains ongoing currency through peer‑reviewed research and academic publishing (per AACSB standards). SP (Scholarly Practitioner) master’s degree or terminal degree in accounting or related degree. Substantial professional experience, and peer‑reviewed publications/intellectual contributions (per AACSB standards). Please emphasis this, either with color, bold or some other method.

• Ph.D. in accounting or related field from an AACSB accredited business program.
• Strong candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of the dissertation may also be considered.
• Also considered are candidates with a master’s in accounting and a CPA (only this license).

• Professional certification (CPA)
• Experience or interest in developing and updating curriculum.
• Interest and experience in providing learners with experiential learning opportunities.
• Willingness to engage with the broader community and cultivate partnerships that connect students to internships and professional opportunities across Montana State.
• Please address your current SA or SP status per AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and your plans to maintain this status.

• Holds a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D.) and maintains ongoing currency through peer‑reviewed research and academic publishing.

• Possesses a master’s or terminal degree in a related field, and professional practice experience and scholarly research or writing in peer reviewed journals.
• Including your Research program that demonstrates an ability to contribute to College of Business’ vision to be a model learning community of access and opportunity.
• Candidates teaching experience in multiple modalities within Accounting and Business. Experience with Big 4 audit or in education working with international universities.

• Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules, including department meetings.

• Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.

• Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support with students, faculty and administration.

• Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.

• Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.