Instructional Assistant Professor - Accounting - Creating a Pool

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

Job Summary

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year the Accounting Department maintains a pool of qualified persons interested in part-time non-tenure-track teaching positions in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Business Information Systems. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

Additional Information

 University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Illinois State University: 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

For a non-terminal degree, the salary range is $5,200 to $5,600 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications and prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE). For a terminal degree, the salary range is $5,700 to $6,100 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's Degree.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. For teaching positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
2. Professional experience in the field.

Work Hours

Varies depending on class hours and office hours.

Proposed Starting Date

8/16/2025

Required Applicant Documents

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (at least three professional references and contact information), and resume/C.V.

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