Assistant Professor Accounting

Accounting Faculty - Tenure Track

Full-time, Benefited

Position Number:

(Internal/External)

Position Summary:

The Department of Business at Minot State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Accounting, with a start date of August 2026. The Department of Business, which houses the Accounting program, currently has 14 faculty members and over 400 students.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will depend on department needs and faculty interest and expertise. All accounting faculty teach Financial Accounting, as well as other courses in the accounting curriculum, which may include Auditing/Assurance, Individual and Corporate Tax, and Managerial Accounting. All courses cover both theoretical concepts and practical applications. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both classroom and online modalities. A typical teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester at the undergraduate level.

Other responsibilities will include providing student advisement, contributing to university and community service, and engaging in research and scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in Accounting (without a master's degree) may be considered if they have significant applied professional accounting experience and a commitment to earn a Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, after employed.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Significant applied professional accounting experience with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Experience teaching U.S. GAAP.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.

The University:

MSU is a public institution of higher education with approximately 2750 students enrolled. MSU is built upon a core commitment to students, learning, service, cooperation, and a respect for people and place. Candidates interested in helping us achieve this goal are encouraged to apply for this position or contact us for more information.

The Department of Business offers Bachelor of Science majors in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, and Marketing. The department also offers Master of Science programs in Management and Sports Management, as well two graduate certificate programs. For more information, visit the Department of Business page.

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid full family coverage for health insurance, TIAA retirement plan, competitive paid sabbatical leave, and tuition waiver benefits. Explore MSU Benefits.

Application Instructions:

Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, a curriculum vita or resume, unofficial copies of all academic transcripts, contact information for three professional references, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a statement of teaching and research interests.

Contact

Any questions related to this position can be directed to the search committee chair, Nicole Wald, via email at Nicole.

R.Wald or by phone at .

Screening

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

About Us

Located in north central North Dakota, Minot State University is a place where east meets west. Nestled on the northern edge of the Mouse River Valley, the campus stands at the heart of the "Magic City." The city of Minot - nicknamed the "Magic City" for its phenomenal growth during the early 1900s - is a regional center for commerce, culture, healthcare, agribusiness, and industry.

Minot is home to Minot Air Force Base and is a key service provider in the burgeoning Bakken oil play that's made North Dakota's economy one of the strongest in the United States. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.

Our athletic programs participate in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the NCAA Division II.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of…