Assistant/Associate Professor in Accounting

Job Summary

The Department of Accounting at Illinois State University invites applications for one full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in accounting.

The Department of Accounting is AACSB accredited and provides a balanced emphasis on quality teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will have a primary teaching interest in accounting information systems with a secondary interest in auditing or financial accounting. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester.

Additional Information

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ∙ Connect ∙ Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located.

Required Qualifications

1. Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting or a closely related field. ABDs with substantial progress toward degree completion will be considered.
2. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in English as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

08/16/2024

Required Applicant Documents

Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Letter of Application
Teaching philosophy, including a summary of teaching evaluations
The names and contact details of 3 references

Special Instructions for Applicants

To ensure full consideration, please submit an online application by August 31, 2023. The Department will be conducting informational sessions at the American Accounting Association Annual Meeting in Denver, CO.

Contact Information for Applicants

For additional questions, please contact Dr. Joseph Johnston, Accounting Department Chairperson, via 309 438 3336 or jajohn6@ilstu.edu