Assistant Professor - Accounting, Economics, and Finance - Accounting

Position Summary

Assistant Professor - Accounting, Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Harrison College of Business and Computing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach Accounting courses within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs. Normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester and may involve traditional, blended/hybrid, and online instruction.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Produce scholarly publications consistent with AACSB accreditation and institutional standards.
• Provide department, college, University, and professional service in accordance with departmental tenure and promotion guidelines, including participation with student organizations and networking with representatives from the accounting profession.
• Support student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Comply with accreditation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./DBA or ABD (doctorate completion by January 2027) from an AACSB-accredited doctoral program either majoring in Accounting or Business Administration (with a concentration in Accounting). The candidate must have completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Accounting.
• Professional certification in Accounting (e.g., CPA, CMA).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver highly effective teaching for undergraduate and graduate courses in Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, and Managerial/Cost Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality peer-reviewed research related to Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students.
• Evidence of effective communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal).

About the Role

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Department Information

Information regarding the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance may be found at: http://www.semo.edu/accounting-economics-finance/. The department has 12 full-time faculty and approximately 309 undergraduate majors. It is part of the Harrison College of Business and Computing, which has accreditation with AACSB, NIBS, and ABET, as well as DHS and NSA designations.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)

Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.