Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting

Job no: 519157
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Business
Department: Accounting
Campus Location: Normal, IL

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 financial accounting. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester. The selected applicant will begin August 16, 2025.

Additional Information

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois' first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; 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. Learn more about Illinois State's Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: 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 truck 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. Bloomington made Livability's top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online's list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State's campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Proposed Starting Date

08/16/2025

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

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

To ensure full consideration, please submit an online application by August 31, 2024. The Department will be conducting informational sessions at the American Accounting Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

Contact Information for Applicants

Dr. Joseph Johnston
Department Chairperson
Department of Accounting and Business Information Systems
jajohn6@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .

Application Opened: 07/31/2024 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: