Assistant Professor of Accounting

Description

The Department of Business Administration and Economics at Simpson College is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in Accounting. This position will begin in August of 2025. The successful candidate will have opportunity to:

• Teach six courses (typically 3 fall courses and 3 spring courses) including Introduction to Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Advanced Accounting, and Corporate Accounting and Finance. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach Data Analytics in Accounting.
•  Actively contribute to the Simpson College community and the Business Department by advising students, participating in professional development within the discipline, and engaging in campus service and leadership activities.

Simpson is a private, nationally recognized college in the vibrant Des Moines metropolitan area. The college is committed to innovative teaching and learning opportunities, individual student attention, and inclusive educational access that prepares our graduates to lead lives of meaning and purpose. A successful candidate will be committed to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices. Simpson College’s three-week May Term gives instructors the opportunity to design and lead innovative courses, experiential learning, and travel abroad.

The Business Department offers several majors on our residential campus, and also supports select majors (including Accounting) delivered via online and graduate programs.

Qualifications

Candidates with a Master’s in Accounting are preferred. Candidates with an MBA plus CPA and 18 graduate credits of Accounting will be considered. The department highly values professional experience in the field, which enhances excellent teaching and helps Simpson students make connections to internships and potential careers.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current vitae, names and contact information of three professional references, graduate transcripts (unofficial). The cover letter should highlight interest in and qualifications for this position, as well as any relevant teaching experience. Teaching evaluations and other evidence of potential for excellent teaching (trainings, workshops) may be submitted as well.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. Applications received by February 17 will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Simpson College shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.