Assistant Professor Accounting

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Accounting. This is a tenure-track position located in Parkville, MO with a start date of August 2026.

Position Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities include high-quality face-to-face and online teaching, service, and scholarship. Qualified candidates will demonstrate working collaboratively with colleagues for program development, assessment, providing service to the university and community, and engaging in student advising. Strong candidates will have compelling evidence to teach multiple accounting courses and serve as the program lead for the accounting major.  

Position Requirements:

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. or D.B.A in Accounting, or equivalent terminal degree from a regionally accredited university.
• CPA certification desired.

Accepted qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting with CPA certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Demonstrated record of outstanding teaching effectiveness.
• Demonstrated record of high quality intellectual & scholarly activity.
• Related Industry or consulting experience.

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The school and College of Management offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degrees in business disciplines.

Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park’s flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River.  We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.