Assistant Professor

The Accounting Department in the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is seeking to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin August 2025. The Accounting Faculty values intellectual and disciplinary diversity, collaboration, rigorous and inspiring research, strong scholarly ethics, and mutual respect. We seek an extraordinary colleague who will publish world-class scholarly research, effectively teach business-school courses at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels, and actively develop doctoral students.

Faculty will be responsible for carrying out the teaching, research, and service mission of the department. Teaching assignments will be either at the undergraduate or graduate level. There is also the expectation of advising at the PhD level. On the research mission, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a research stream that will contribute to the accounting discipline. Finally, the faculty is expected to serve on department and collegiate committees.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in accounting or a related discipline prior to beginning employment. We encourage applications from candidates who are close to completion of a doctoral degree at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate potential for teaching and research excellence, including the potential to generate publications in high-quality journals in accounting and related fields, and a strong commitment to serve the department, the school, and the profession .

About the Department

The Department of Accounting consists of 12 tenure-track faculty members committed to excellence in teaching and research. T he tenure-track faculty teach accounting courses to undergraduate and masters' level students, and accounting research seminars to PhD students. The faculty conducts empirical/archival and theoretical/analytical research in accounting and related disciplines.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online using the U of MN employment system only and not sent via email directly to an individual. To be considered for the position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and CV/resume during the initial application process.

Other REQUIIRED materials and OPTIONAL materials (other than your cover letter and CV/resume) need to be attached AFTER the initial application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

REQUIRED materials include:

• CV/resume
• Cover letter
• Job market paper
• A statement of contributions/commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• At least two professional references

OPTIONAL materials can include:

• Additional writing samples (papers)
• Student evaluation of teaching (if available)

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).