Assistant Professor of Accounting; tenure track

Assistant Professor of Accounting (tenure track)
Job Description & Qualification

• Maintain high research productivity resulting regularly in peer-reviewed, scholarly publications in top-tier academic journals and presentations at national or international forums and school-sponsored outreach events that tightly align with the field areas associated with this position, meet the school’s tenure-and-promotion standards, and satisfy the academic standards the school associates with its AACSB-faculty-status classification, Scholarly Academic.
• Lead with exceptional pedagogy in the classroom and through undergraduate and graduate student mentorship.
• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses or sections in conventional face-to-face on-campus formats and, potentially, through emerging modes of remote delivery, including hybrid and/or other online formats.
• Participate in Ness School and university governance.
• Produce research, teaching, and outreach outcomes that meaningfully advance knowledge in the field of accounting.
• Participate in inter- and multi-disciplinary efforts, collaborating with colleagues on research, curriculum designs, and outreach efforts that raise the profile and stature of accounting.

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. : (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications and responsibilities as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, a research writing sample (attached as work or writing sample), a statement of teaching philosophy (of 3 or fewer pages, attached as other), and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references.

Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at  if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Zhiguang Wang at  or Zhiguang.

Wang.

The Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting. We are seeking a dynamic scholar whose teaching and research contribute to current and emerging areas of the accounting profession. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this is a full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 22, 2026.

The position reports to the Director of the Ness School of Management and Economics.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

The Ness School, which includes approximately 40 full-time faculty members and a team of academic advisors, embodies an intellectual philosophy that economics and quantitative analysis are foundational to thriving in and critically assessing a modern global economy. In keeping with the land-grant mission of the university, the school is the premier source for economics and business intelligence in the region. The school engages its stakeholders in the classroom, through scholarship, and through outreach—formally through SDSU Extension and…