Assistant/Associate Professor of ...

Morningside University's Rosen School of Business seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting to begin August 16, 2027. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position.

Strong candidates will be those who are eager to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with Morningside students, while actively contributing to the School's projects and initiatives. We are particularly interested in applicants who can teach a range of introductory to advanced undergraduate courses. There may be opportunities for the selected candidate to teach MBA-level courses, if they are eligible to do so. Ideal candidates will be those with prior teaching experience, industry experience, or experience in auditing or taxation.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of introductory to advanced undergraduate accounting courses
• Potential opportunity to teach MBA-level courses, if eligible
• Academic advising and student mentoring
• Scholarly activity
• Service to the School, University, profession, and community
• Assist in supporting the Accounting majors, including curriculum review, course scheduling input, and assessment data collection supporting Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accreditation
• Contribute to the School's strategic capstone and lead the continued development of a rigorous accounting curriculum as the School pursues initial programmatic accreditation from IACBE

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting or MBA and an active C.P.A. license for any state in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D., D.B.A., or other relevant terminal or professional doctorate) in Accounting or a closely related business discipline; candidates who are ABD will be considered
• Undergraduate and graduate level teaching experience
• Experience mentoring or advising students
• Professional accounting, tax, or auditing experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with (or eagerness to learn) modern instructional technologies

Teaching Load

• A full teaching load is 24 credits per academic year
• Semester-long undergraduate classes are 4-credit hour courses; some 2-credit courses are offered for either the first half (FH) or second half (SH) of the semester
• MBA-level classes are concentrated 3-credit hour courses offered either FH or SH of any given semester, with additional MBA-level courses offered during the summer
• Opportunities to teach overload and/or teach during the summer session may be possible, dependent upon student demand and approval by Academic Affairs

Schedule

During the academic year, faculty are expected to work on campus in Sioux City, Iowa.

About the Rosen School of Business

The School currently offers majors in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Managerial Accounting, Public Accounting, and Sports Management. Our School is proud to have a 99% placement rate for graduates and is experiencing growth across all its majors. There are over 400 students who have declared business majors. Many business students are actively engaged in on campus activities, including athletics, student clubs, the arts, and on-campus student employment.

The current faculty have many years of prior experience working in the industry or public sectors. We strive to be innovative, practical and forward-thinking—in fact, we have just added a new required course focusing on AI for all business majors. Business faculty regularly collaborate with faculty and staff across the institution on research, service and events. The School serves as a local and regional resource to business organizations, and we are actively working to elevate our profile as a resource for area business leaders throughout the region.

Our MBA program was launched less than two years ago, and our student enrollment numbers have surpassed our expectations. This program is flexible and designed to fit into their already busy lives. Our MBA program offers students a range of concentrations, currently including: AI; business analytics; cyber security; finance; healthcare administration; and project, operations, & manufacturing.

In June 2026, we broke ground to construct a new academic building to house the Rosen School of Business. Honeck Freyman Hall will be a state-of-the-art learning environment designed to foster innovation, creativity and excellence. The 40,000-square-foot facility will feature advanced classrooms, collaborative workspaces and cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of students, faculty and the business community.

About Morningside University

Morningside University is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves over 2,000 students from almost all 50 states and more than 30 countries. It was established in 1894 by The United Methodist Church, an affiliation it continues to maintain, and Chad Benson serves as its President. The main campus comprises 69 acres nestled in a serene, park-like setting in the heart of Iowa's fourth largest city. Lags Farm and Sioux Gateway Airport are both nearby extensions of the campus that serve the School of Agriculture and Aviation.

Morningside's largest undergraduate programs are education, nursing, and business, and the Sharon Walker School of Education, Nylen School of Nursing and the Rosen School of Business all offer well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. A strong commitment to experiential learning has enabled Morningside University to maintain a remarkable 99% job and graduate school placement rate for its undergraduate graduates over the past decade.

Morningside University is home to the Mustangs Athletic Department, which fields 28 varsity sports and is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Residential undergraduate students may also enjoy more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations or choose to get involved with the School of Visual and Performing Arts regardless of their major.

Our Mission

The Morningside University experience cultivates a passion for lifelong learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.