Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting - Managerial (Faculty)

General Statement

We seek candidates who are passionate about delivering excellence in the classroom, producing exciting and impactful research and who will thrive in our rich, mountainous environment.
Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Duties and Responsibilities

The new faculty member will teach required and elective courses in the undergraduate and graduate financial or managerial accounting and business programs, advise students, conduct scholarly research, and provide college and university service and engagement. A normal teaching load is 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree with emphasis in Accounting or a closely related field by start date.
2. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in financial or managerial accounting. Preference will be provided to candidates who are also able to teach in tax, financial, or governmental accounting.
3. For assistant professor rank, potential to carry on a successful program of scholarly research resulting in publication in respected peer-reviewed journals. For associate professor rank, demonstrated ability to publish in respected peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Demonstrated experience teaching upper level and graduate accounting courses.
2. Deep knowledge of data analytics.
3. Demonstrated experience in integrating data analytics into course materials.
4. Ability to teach in more than one accounting area.
5. Record of refereed publications.

The Successful Candidate Will

•  Be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Conduct interesting, thoughtful, relevant and impactful scholarly research that results in publications in respected peer-reviewed outlets.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, students, and business professionals.
• Be committed to service and engagement in the College, the University, the profession and the community.
• Be dedicated to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity and inclusiveness.