Assistant Professor of Accounting

Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
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 a nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 2027.

We seek candidates who are highly qualified and motivated to teach accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Primary teaching responsibilities are expected to include Intermediate Accounting and Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting. 

A successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, including Intermediate Accounting and Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement efforts within the accounting program.
• Pursue an active program of scholarly research consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty position.
• Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, and accounting profession.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to support student success, recruitment, retention, and career preparation initiatives.
• Incorporate innovative and engaging pedagogical approaches that promote student learning and professional development.
• Contribute to cross functional and integrative curriculum development across accounting and related business disciplines.

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/


Additional information

The Department of Accounting is housed within the College of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Information Systems, as well as graduate programs designed to prepare students for professional careers and leadership roles in the accounting profession. Illinois State University is a student-centered institution committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

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

$160,500 – $170,500/year