Grand Valley State University

Assistant Professor in Accounting - Seidman College of Business

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus)

Full Time

Grand Valley State University School of Accounting in the Seidman College of Business invites applications for a faculty position beginning in Fall 2026. The open position is for an Assistant Professor, subject to funding approval. Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. or an appropriate terminal degree in accounting or a closely related field from an AACSB or equivalently accredited institution by August 2026 and be interested in teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

All teaching interests in accounting will be considered, but there is a particular need to teach financial accounting. Salary is competitive. Visit our website at GVSU Careers for more information, additional requirements, a full description of the position, and details on how to apply. The Seidman College of Business, fully accredited by AACSB International, values and supports a blend of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity.

The atmosphere at the Seidman College of Business is highly collegial, with opportunities for outstanding professional growth. The Grand Rapids community is a vibrant and exciting area with numerous leisure activities available.

Minimum starting salary of $154,000; commensurate with experience

• Tenure track faculty benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

• The typical teaching load is nine credit hours per semester.
• Effective teaching is expected at both undergraduate and graduate levels (MSA, MBA, and EMBA), as well as providing service to the department, college, university, and community.
• Research and scholarship that meet AACSB standards are expected.

• Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree from an AACSB or equivalent accredited institution earned by August 2026. Current ABD candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness.
• Demonstrated potential for research consistent with the mission of the college.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Relevant industry experience.
• Interest in integrating emerging technologies throughout the accounting curriculum.
• Interest in active and experiential learning.
• Expertise in teaching financial accounting.

For details about Seidman College of Business, visit Seidman College of Business website.

The School of Accounting has 19 full-time faculty and offers a highly collegial atmosphere with many opportunities for professional growth.

Apply online at the online application site. Applicants must upload the following (in PDF format) to the online application (five documents or five MB maximum):

• Unofficial Ph.D. and/or terminal degree transcripts from the granting institution.
• Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence, if applicable, including teaching evaluations for all courses taught in the last two years with department/school comparisons (and any other evidence of teaching excellence).
• Research interests and sample of completed or in-progress research work.

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. You will also be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair:
Lara Kessler (email: kessllar or phone: ).

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. For full consideration please apply by January 14th, 2026. The posting is now expired.

GVSU may provide immigration support, including visa sponsorship, for international faculty at its discretion. The University works to support international faculty in securing and maintaining their legal work status within our institutional and financial capacity…