Assistant Professor, Accounting and Business Law; AA

Position: Assistant Professor, Accounting and Business Law (AA27031)
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* Working Title:

** Assistant Professor, Accounting and Business Law (AA27031)
** Institution:
** Minnesota State University, Mankato
** Classification

Title:

** State University Faculty
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
** Mankato
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$64,963.00 - $
** Salary Range:
** Assistant Professor: $64,963 - $188,620
** Salary Type:
** Depends on qualifications
** Position:
** Tenure-Track (Probationary )
** Final date to receive applications:
** Review of applications will begin on January 29, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
** Job Description
** The Department of Accounting and Business Law in the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 17, 2026.
* The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated training and experience appropriate to teach tax courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
* A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
* The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
* May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.
* The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
* All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).
* The successful candidate is expected to maintain their AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s ongoing AACSB accreditation process.
* This position will advise undergraduate majors.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Doctorate or terminal degree with an emphasis in taxation. (Doctoral/terminal degree must be completed by August 23, 2027.) People with a terminal degree in a non-tax area need not apply.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
* The successful candidate is expected to maintain their AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s ongoing AACSB accreditation process.
** Preferred Qualification
*** Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
* Experience teaching tax courses at undergraduate and graduate level.
* Demonstrated excellence in teaching college or university-level classes.
* Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery.
* Demonstrated ability to use technology, develop, and deliver hybrid and online courses.
* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
* Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations in alignment with the goals of the Accounting and Business Law department at MSU.
** Other Requirements
**** Application Procedures:
** A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
* Cover Letter
* Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
* Contact Information for three (3) references
* Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree

CONTACT INFORMATION:  Kirsten Rosacker/PhD, CPA  Search Chair  150 Morris Hall, Mankato, MN 56001  Phone:
TTY:  or 711  Email: kirsten.rosacker Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:.NOTICE:
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