• Job Description

  Req#: R15789

  Position Title:

  Assistant Professor of Accounting

  Appointment Type:

  Faculty

  Job Description:

  Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

  The Accounting Department within the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor to start August 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment.

  Responsibilities include conducting high quality research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels within the auditing, financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, or accounting information systems / data analytics areas. A successful candidate will have the potential to develop a strong research program and become an effective teacher.

  Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree or ABD in accounting or closely related field.

  • Publication and scholarly activity record sufficient to maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status under AACSB accreditation standards.

  • Demonstrated potential to perform high quality accounting research.

  • Candidates without prior full-time teaching experience must have a strong interest in and be qualified to teach courses in auditing, financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, or accounting information systems / data analytics. Experienced candidates must have previously taught courses in at least one of these areas.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior work experience in accounting or a closely related area.

  
  Department/Program & College Description:

  Within the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, we pride ourselves on our high ethical standards, and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.

  The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, conducts and shares research to educate tomorrow’s business leaders so they are prepared to deal with multi-disciplinary, global, technological and ethical challenges. The college offers undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs and is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation. The Ivy College is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory. Additional information can be found at https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/.

  Department Unit/Website: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/accounting/.

  Proposed Start Date:

  August 16, 2025

  Number of Months Employed Per Year:

  09 Month Work Period

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Application Instructions:

  To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

  1. A letter of interest, the letter of interest should address the applicant’s qualifications and research interests

  2. A curriculum vitae

  3. Contact information for three references

  4. Writing samples

  For full consideration, please apply no later than November 24, 2024.

  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

  
  Questions can be directed to the Faculty Recruiting Committee Chair, Olena Watanabe (watanabe@iastate.edu), or to the Department Chair of Accounting, Dirk Black (dirkb@iastate.edu).

  
  If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
  
  Why Choose ISU?
  Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
  • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program

  Original Posting Date:

  October 24, 2024

  Posting Close Date:

  Job Requisition Number:

  R15789

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