Assistant Professor – Accounting – Southeast Missouri State University

Assistant Professor – Accounting – Southeast Missouri State University

• Institution: Southeast Missouri State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Harrison College of Business and Computing

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 202600307

• Appointment Type: Full-Time

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Depends on Qualifications

• Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

• Application Deadline: October 11, 2026 for full consideration; Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: January 2027, with consideration also given to candidates available in August 2027

📋 Overview of Role

Southeast Missouri State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, conduct peer-reviewed scholarly research, advise students, and contribute to departmental, university, professional, and student-focused activities.

The position follows a teacher-scholar model emphasizing excellent teaching, student success, scholarly productivity, innovative curriculum development, and effective use of traditional, blended, and online instructional formats.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach Accounting courses within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.

• Maintain a normal teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester.

• Deliver courses through traditional, blended/hybrid, and online formats.

• Teach courses in areas including Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, and Managerial/Cost Accounting.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Produce quality peer-reviewed research related to Accounting consistent with AACSB and institutional standards.

• Provide service to the department, college, university, and accounting profession.

• Participate in student organizations and professional networking activities.

• Support student recruitment and retention initiatives.

• Contribute to the development of innovative curricula and instructional delivery strategies.

• Comply with applicable AACSB accreditation standards.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or DBA, or ABD with doctorate completion required by January 2027, from an AACSB-accredited doctoral program.

• Accounting Specialization: Degree must be in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

• Graduate Coursework: Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Accounting required.

• Professional Certification: Required professional accounting certification such as CPA or CMA.

• Teaching: Demonstrated ability to deliver highly effective undergraduate and graduate instruction.

• Research: Demonstrated ability to produce quality peer-reviewed Accounting research.

• Student Support: Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students.

• Communication: Evidence of strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Instructional Technology: Ability and willingness to use traditional, blended, and online teaching technologies.

• Student Success: Commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Depends on qualifications; specific compensation is not stated in the posting.

• Employment: Full-time faculty position.

• Teaching Load: Normal load of 12 credit hours per semester.

• The university supports faculty development and instructional innovation through initiatives such as the Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Letter of Interest addressing the position requirements.

2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Unofficial Transcripts showing educational qualifications.

4. Three Professional References, including names, telephone numbers, addresses, and email addresses.

5. Official Transcripts will be required after an offer of employment is accepted.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply now

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Southeast Missouri State University – (573) 651-2206

• 📅 Deadline: October 11, 2026 for full consideration; position remains open until filled.

• Start Date: January 2027, with consideration also given to applicants available to begin in August 2027.

• Application Method: Submit all application materials online through the university’s employment portal using the Apply button.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: www.semo.edu