Assistant Professor of Accounting - Tenure Track

Overview

Assistant Professor of Accounting - Tenure Track – Simpson College

Location: Simpson College

Open Date: Sep 23, 2025

• Teach six courses (or a 3-3 load) including repeat sections of Intro to Accounting as well as Intermediate Accounting I, Federal Tax, and a senior capstone. Data Analytics in Accounting is preferred.
• Contribute to the Simpson College community and the Business department by advising students, engaging in professional development in an area of interest, and providing campus service.

Simpson is a private, nationally recognized college in the Des Moines metropolitan area. The college is committed to innovative learning opportunities, individual student attention, and inclusive educational access that prepares our graduates to lead lives of meaning and purpose. The successful candidate will be committed to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices. Simpson College’s three-week May Term offers instructors opportunities to design and lead innovative courses, experiential learning, and travel abroad.

The Business department offers several majors on our residential campus and supports select majors (including Accounting) delivered via Continuing, Graduate, and Online programs.

Candidates with a Master’s or PhD in Accounting are preferred. Candidates with an MBA plus CPA and 18 graduate credits of Accounting will be considered. The department highly values professional experience in the field, which enhances teaching quality and helps Simpson students connect to internships and careers.

• Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current vitae (with names of three references), and graduate transcripts (unofficial). The cover letter should highlight interest in and qualifications for this position, as well as any relevant teaching experience. Teaching evaluations and other evidence of potential for excellent teaching may be submitted as well.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.
• Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. Applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
• For more information and  the position page at the provided Interfolio link:

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