Assistant Professor of Accounting - Faculty

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Assistant Professor of Accounting - Faculty

This on‑campus faculty position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, advising students, and engaging in scholarly and community service activities. Teaching methods include classroom instruction and online/hybrid delivery.

• Teach accounting courses such as Principles of Accounting I & II, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Cost Accounting I & II, Federal Tax I & II, Accounting Information Systems, Advanced Accounting, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Sustainability Accounting, and additional courses as needed.
• Provide academic advising and student club advising.
• Contribute to departmental projects, assessment data collection, and represent the department at campus‑wide recruiting events.
• Participate in campus committees and engage in scholarly activities to further student growth and contribute to community service.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• Be accessible to students on campus during weekdays.

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an accredited program (AACSB, ACBSP, or IACBE).
• Options for ABD candidates expected to complete their degree within one year of appointment; for candidates with an MS in Accounting and a CPA license.
• Prior experience in teaching and developing accounting courses listed in the description.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in in‑person, online, and hybrid formats.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Graduate‑level teaching experience in the accounting courses listed.
• Experience teaching forensic accounting and income taxation.
• Professional accounting experience outside academia.
• Positive student evaluations and evidence of teaching excellence.
• Current scholarly activity and positive impacts outside the classroom.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for liberal education and diversity.
• Certification in forensic accounting (optional).

• Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcript(s), Teaching Philosophy, Diversity Statement, and Student Course Evaluations.
• Please submit all documents electronically.

• Full‑time, exempt position; salary range $64,963 – $188,620.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. no H‑1B sponsorship; visa sponsorship must be pre‑approved.

Southwest Minnesota State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.