Assistant Professor of Accounting

University Of Arkansas At Monticello

Primary duties consist of teaching twelve credit hours a semester at the undergraduate level, including Principles of Managerial Accounting and upper-level courses in the major such as Cost Accounting, Auditing, Governmental/Nonprofit and Accounting Information Systems. Other responsibilities include advising students and service to the University and the School of Business. Expectations for promotion and tenure include research/scholarly activities appropriate to a teaching-centered School of Business.

Collegiality, professionalism, effective communication skills, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence are necessary. As a member of the business faculty the successful candidate will be an integral part of the School and have the opportunity to shape the accounting and business programs.

A Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Applicants with an ABD or Master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting will be considered. CPA licensure or eligibility for licensure with an intent to complete the requirements is preferred for candidates with a Master's degree. Preference will be given to candidates with previous higher education teaching experience, both online and in-person. The starting date is August 11, 2026.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.