Assistant Professor of Accounting

About the role

This on campus position would require teaching a variety of courses including but not limited to: Principles of Accounting I, Principles of Accounting II, Intermediate Accounting I, Intermediate Accounting II, Cost Accounting I, Cost Accounting II, Federal Tax I, Federal Tax II, Accounting Information Systems, Advanced Accounting, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Sustainability Accounting, and other courses as needed. Delivery methods include teaching in the classroom and online to undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses including but not limited to: Principles of Accounting I, Principles of Accounting II, Intermediate Accounting I, Intermediate Accounting II, Cost Accounting I, Cost Accounting II, Federal Tax I, Federal Tax II, Accounting Information Systems, Advanced Accounting, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Sustainability Accounting, and other courses as needed.
• Engage in additional activities to support the accounting program and the Business Innovation & Strategy Department, including but not limited to student recruitment and retention to enhance enrollment in the program, and Accounting Club mentorship.
• Meet the expectations of a full-time SMSU probationary faculty member as defined in the MinnState-IFO Agreement.
• Participate fully in the activities and programs of SMSU’s Business Innovation & Strategy Department.
• Fulfill the expectations of a full-time probationary faculty at SMSU in accordance with SMSU’s Assessment and Strategic Plan and its mission, vision, and values.
• Engage in scholarly and creative activity, continue preparation and study, contribute to student growth and development, and serve the SMSU Community.

Requirements

Ph.D., DBA in Accounting from accredited schools (e.g., AACSB, ACBSP, or IACBE accredited).

Consideration will be made for applicants in ABD status and expected to receive their Ph.D. or DBA from accredited schools within one academic year of appointment.

Consideration will be made for applicants with an MS in Accounting and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license through a state board of accountancy.

Prior experience in teaching and developing accounting courses listed in position description.

Demonstrate teaching effectiveness to deliver courses via in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and business/community groups, including but not limited to participating in department accreditation events, student club advising, etc.

Applicants should have superior written and oral communication skills.

Able to work and teach and be accessible to students on campus during the weekdays.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in accounting courses listed in the position description at the graduate level.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching courses in Forensic Accounting and Income Taxation.
• Professional work experience in accounting outside of academia.
• Demonstrating teaching excellence with positive student evaluations.
• Evidence of current scholarly activity.
• Applicants can demonstrate positive student impacts outside the classroom.
• Understand and appreciate liberal education.

Skills

Superior written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work and teach and be accessible to students on campus during the weekdays.

Experience teaching accounting courses at the graduate level.

Experience in forensic accounting.

Experience in income taxation.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Salary placement is based on evaluation and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, nine-month tenure-track position.