Assistant Professor of Accounting

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Accounting.

This is a full-time probationary position within the Department of Accounting and will start on August 17, 2026.
* Demonstrate the ability to teach Accounting Information Systems and Financial Accounting courses effectively to a post-traditional student population.
* Curriculum development in accounting information systems and financial accounting.
* Teaching in BS/BA, MS/MA, and/or MBA or DBA programs.
* Teach in-person and distance education courses as needed by the department, college, or university
* Contribute meaningfully to the assessment of student learning at program, college, and institutional levels.
* Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.
* Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
* Contribute to student growth and development through advising and student academic or career guidance.
* Engage in service to the department, college, university, and community.
* Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
* Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.
* A completed terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) from a regionally accredited institution in accounting or a broadly related field (such as MIS, Finance). Applicants who will complete their terminal degree by August 2026 will also be considered.
* Demonstrated ability to teach and design curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels in accounting information systems and financial accounting that effectively engage a diverse, contemporary student population, and contribute to meaningful assessment of student learning. Courses to include, but not limited to, Accounting Information Systems and Financial Accounting.
* Demonstrated success in teaching and professional service activities.
* A plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research in the specified discipline(s), or related disciplines.
* Effective Communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse workforce and student population.
* Demonstrated ability and desire to work collegially with faculty and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
* Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to Minnesota and teach face-to-face courses.
* A completed terminal degree in the specified discipline(s). All terminal degrees will be considered, with preference given to Accounting or a broadly related field (i.e., PhD, DBA).
* Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or professional experience with data analytics is desired.
* Professional experience working with accounting information systems, ERP systems, and accounting productivity tools.
* A professional certificate in Accountancy, such as CPA, CMA, or CIA.
* Demonstrated ability to teach and design curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels in accounting information systems and financial accounting effectively to a diverse, contemporary student population, and contribute to meaningful assessment of student learning. Courses to include, but not limited to, Accounting Information Systems and Advanced Financial Accounting.
* Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at a post-secondary level.
* Experience developing course curricula at a post-secondary institution.
* Demonstrated contributions to the assessment of student learning at a post-secondary institution.
* Professional development and/or expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist pedagogy, and/or universal design.
* Experience as an academic advisor for students at a post-secondary institution.
* Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position.
* Current curriculum vitae or resume.
* A statement of your teaching philosophy and examples of teaching effectiveness, particularly as it relates to student success (limit 2 pages).
* Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness.
* Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing the conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo, are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste Word documents with a list of courses/grades.

If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
* Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
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