Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Assistant Professor of Accounting – Graceland University

Faculty Opportunities: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Assistant Professor of Accounting – Graceland University

• Institution: Graceland University

• Location: Lamoni, Iowa, United States

• Work Mode: On-site

• Job Category: Faculty

• Number of Positions: 2

• Appointment Type: Visiting Professor or Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track, depending on candidate experience, education, and overall fit

• Teaching Load: 4/4 for both positions

• Salary / Remuneration: Exact salary not specified

• Full Consideration Date: November 15, 2026

• Review Status: Applications will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled

• Employment Sponsorship: Not available; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States when employment begins

1. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

• Job Identification: 434

• Academic Unit: Social Sciences Department

• Position: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

• Appointment: Visiting Professor or Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track

• Teaching Load: 4 courses per semester

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Full Consideration Date: November 15, 2026

Overview of Role

The Social Sciences Department at Graceland University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin in August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach a broad range of Criminal Justice courses, help lead the Criminal Justice curriculum, and work closely with faculty in Sociology and Psychology.

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach a 4/4 course load.

• Teach core Criminal Justice courses.

• Teach additional courses based on the candidate’s area of specialization and secondary interests.

• Contribute courses that may appeal to both majors and non-majors.

• Help lead the Criminal Justice curriculum.

• Collaborate with Sociology and Psychology faculty.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

• Support the growth of the Criminal Justice programme and the broader student experience.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• At least a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference will be given to candidates with:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

• Relevant practical or industry experience

• Strong teaching record

• Record of academic or institutional service

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

4. Contact Information for at least Three Professional References

   • At least one referee must address the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities

Application Link

https://ibqcjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/434

Contact

• Dr. Jeffery W. McElroy

• Division Chair, C.H. Sandage School of Business and Social Sciences

• Email: jeffery.mcelroy@graceland.edu

2. Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Job Identification: 433

• Academic Unit: C.H. Sandage School of Business

• Position: Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Appointment: Visiting Professor or Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track

• Teaching Load: 4 courses per semester

• Expected Start Date: January 2027 or August 2027

• Full Consideration Date: November 15, 2026

Overview of Role

The C.H. Sandage School of Business at Graceland University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Accounting.

The position involves teaching a broad range of Accounting and Business Administration courses, with exact assignments determined by the successful candidate’s area of specialization. The successful candidate may also teach some Business and MBA courses.

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach a 4/4 course load.

• Teach Accounting courses.

• Teach Business Administration courses.

• Potentially contribute to MBA teaching.

• Support the School’s curriculum foundations of:

  • Global

  • Ethical

  • Entrepreneurial

• Participate in normal service activities.

• Help strengthen the student experience.

• Contribute to the growth of the C.H. Sandage School of Business.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have either:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration with appropriate credentials to teach Accounting courses

OR

• Master’s degree in Accounting with appropriate credentials to teach Business courses

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference will be given to candidates with:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration or Accounting

• Relevant industry experience

• Demonstrated teaching experience

• Record of service

• Experience aligned with the School’s Global, Ethical, and Entrepreneurial curriculum foundations

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

4. Contact Information for at least Three Professional References

   • At least one referee must address the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities

Application Link

https://ibqcjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/433

Contact

• Dr. Jeffery W. McElroy

• Chair, C.H. Sandage School of Business

• Email: jeffery.mcelroy@graceland.edu

Important Dates

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

• Posting Date: October 5, 2026

• Full Consideration Date: November 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Review: Continues until filled

Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Posting Date: October 5, 2026

• Full Consideration Date: November 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: January 2027 or August 2027

• Review: Continues until filled

Employment Conditions

For both positions:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States when employment begins.

• Graceland University is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship.

• Both positions are based at the Lamoni, Iowa campus.

• Both positions are on-site.

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