Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice of Accounting job in Vermillion

Institution University of South Dakota
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice of Accounting
Posting Number F01423P
Department USD-School of Business
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text
The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business seeks applications for 2 or more positions in accounting at either the assistant/associate professor, or assistant/associate professor of practice. The positions begin in the 2024-25 academic year.

The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota with programs consistently receiving high national rankings from U.S. News and World Report, the Princeton Review, and others. The Accounting department has experience significant enrollment growth, offering its undergraduate major on its Vermillion and Sioux Falls campuses, making it the school’s largest major. At the graduate level, students take classes on its main campus or through its online Master of Accountancy program, including its specializations in Accounting Analytics, Leadership, Business Management, and Finance. The online program, now in its 11th year, is nationally ranked due to its affordability and high CPA exam pass rate. Through the efforts of the School’s Career Success Center, the program has an exceptionally high placement rate and consistently places students each year in internships with Big Four, national, and regional public accounting firms and industry. The department is actively engaged with the profession and works closely with its Advisory Council. Faculty are recognized as outstanding teachers.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes in a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in accounting. We have a particular need in the fields of Auditing, Managerial Accounting, and Accounting Analytics. The faculty member is expected to provide an outstanding educational experience to students through classroom teaching, mentorship, and student activities outside the classroom. Duties include outstanding teaching, scholarly research, and service for the Department, University, profession, and broader community.

Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant or Associate Professor: A Ph.D. in an accounting or closely related field from an AACSB-International accredited business school, but candidates with a successful defense by start date will also be considered. Candidates must have the ability or potential for effective teaching, service, and scholarly productivity. Proficiency in oral and written communication is required.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice: Masters in Accounting or related field, and relevant professional experience. Candidates must have the ability or potential for effective teaching, service, and scholarly productivity. Proficiency in oral and written communication is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience and/or teaching experience are also highly valued. CPA certification is preferred.

Closing Date: Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Open Until Filled Yes

Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term 9 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Proposed Rank Assistant Professor
Work Hours
8 -5 Monday through Friday with possible evening hours.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)