Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Accounting – Montana State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Accounting – Montana State University

• Institution: Montana State University

• College: Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship

• Department: Accounting and Finance

• Position: Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Announcement Number: FAC-VA-27027

• Position Number: 4A0631

• Number of Vacancies: 1

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Academic Year

• FTE: 1.0

• Location: Bozeman, Montana, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Screening Begins: November 12, 2026

• Final Closing Status: Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established

Overview of the Role

The Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship at Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting.

The College seeks candidates who can combine high-quality teaching, impactful accounting research, student advising, and university service. Applicants able to teach across multiple areas of Accounting are particularly encouraged to apply.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Accounting courses.

The normal teaching load is:

15 credit hours per academic year

Teaching responsibilities may include multiple areas within Accounting at both:

• Bachelor’s level

• Master of Professional Accountancy level

The successful candidate will also advise students and contribute to programme development.

Research Expectations

The appointed faculty member will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain an active programme of scholarly research.

• Conduct impactful Accounting research.

• Publish in quality peer-reviewed journals.

• Maintain a research agenda appropriate for a tenure-track faculty appointment.

• Contribute to the intellectual environment of the College.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. or D.B.A. with an emphasis in Accounting or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

• Potential to teach undergraduate and graduate Accounting courses.

• Potential to conduct a successful scholarly research programme.

• Potential to publish in quality peer-reviewed academic journals.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Demonstrated high-quality teaching across multiple Accounting areas.

• An active Accounting research programme.

• Current research projects targeting high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

• Relevant professional Accounting experience.

• Professional Accounting certifications.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Accounting courses.

• Maintain excellence in classroom instruction.

• Conduct scholarly Accounting research.

• Publish in peer-reviewed journals.

• Advise and mentor students.

• Contribute to College and University service.

• Participate in professional and community engagement.

• Build productive relationships with colleagues and students.

About the Accounting Programme

The Accounting programme offers:

• An Accounting concentration within the B.S. in Business

• A Master of Professional Accountancy

The Accounting and Finance Department includes 11 tenure-track faculty members and supports undergraduate and graduate education in Accounting and Finance.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

   • Must address each required qualification

   • Should also address applicable preferred qualifications

3. Teaching Statement

   • Maximum 2 pages

4. Research Statement

   • Maximum 2 pages

5. At least 3 References

References will be contacted by phone during the final reference-check stage after on-campus interviews.

Important Dates

• Screening Begins: November 12, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Final Deadline: No fixed closing date; applications continue until an adequate applicant pool is established

Candidates should therefore apply by November 12, 2026 for strongest consideration.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Montana State University employment portal.

Announcement Number: FAC-VA-27027

Official Posting:
https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/53029

For academic enquiries:

Sean Harris
Associate Professor
Email: sean.harris1@montana.edu

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