Assistant Professor of Accounting & Assistant Professor of Economics – Wichita State University

Faculty Opportunities: Assistant Professor of Accounting & Assistant Professor of Economics – Wichita State University

• Institution: Wichita State University

• School: W. Frank Barton School of Business

• Number of Positions: 2

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Work Mode: On-site

• Campus: Wichita State University Main Campus, Wichita, Kansas

• Priority Application Review Date: October 31, 2026 for both positions

• Expected Appointment: August 2027

1. Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Department: School of Accountancy

• Job ID: 499619

• Position: Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track

• Teaching Load: 2 courses per semester / 4 courses per academic year

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 1.65 crore annually

• Work Mode: On-site

• Expected Start Date: August 8, 2027

• Priority Application Review Date: October 31, 2026

Overview of Role

The School of Accountancy in the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and Master of Accountancy programmes through teaching, research, applied learning, student mentoring, professional engagement, and service.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach 2 courses per semester.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Accounting courses.

• Deliver courses through face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.

• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Support continuous improvement within the School of Accountancy.

Research Responsibilities

The faculty member will:

• Develop and maintain an active research programme.

• Meet AACSB Scholarly Academic expectations.

• Produce high-quality scholarly research.

• Target respected and leading Accounting or related academic journals.

• Disseminate research through academic and professional venues.

• Collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners where appropriate.

Applied Learning & Professional Engagement

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Industry-engaged projects

• Case studies

• Employer engagement

• Internships

• Professional organisations

• Partnerships with the Accounting profession and wider business community

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent terminal degree in Accounting or a closely related field

ABD applicants may be considered if there is strong evidence that all degree requirements will be completed before August 2027.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Established scholarly research or a strong research pipeline.

• Potential for sustained publication in high-quality journals.

• Effective university-level teaching in Accounting or related fields.

• Ability to mentor students.

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Commitment to student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Professional Accounting certification such as CPA.

• Significant professional Accounting experience.

• Doctoral study at an AACSB-accredited institution.

• Experience with analytics, emerging technologies, or Artificial Intelligence.

• Experience pursuing externally funded or industry-supported research.

• Applied-learning or interdisciplinary collaboration experience.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

2. Teaching Statement – 1–2 pages

3. Research Statement – 1–2 pages

Application Link

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-accounting-wichita-kansas-united-states

2. Assistant Professor of Economics

• Department: Department of Marketing & Economics

• Job ID: 499585

• Position: Assistant Professor of Economics

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track

• Teaching Load: 2 courses per semester / 4 courses per academic year

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 1.06 crore annually

• Work Mode: On-site

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Priority Application Review Date: October 31, 2026

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics in Wichita State University’s Barton School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics beginning in Fall 2027.

The role combines undergraduate and graduate teaching, academic research, applied learning, student mentorship, professional engagement, and service.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach 2 courses per semester.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Deliver courses through face-to-face, hybrid, blended, and fully online formats.

Potential teaching assignments include:

• Principles of Microeconomics

• Labor Economics

• Business Statistics

• Related Economics courses

• Courses in the candidate’s area of expertise

Applied Learning & Community Engagement

The successful candidate will develop experiential learning opportunities through:

• Industry projects

• Local business engagement

• Case studies

• Professional engagement

• Community-based applied projects

Research Responsibilities

The faculty member will:

• Develop and maintain an active research programme.

• Meet AACSB Scholarly Academic expectations.

• Publish high-quality research in Economics or related journals.

• Pursue sustained scholarly activity consistent with tenure and promotion requirements.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Ph.D. in Economics from an accredited institution

ABD candidates may be considered if there is strong evidence that all degree requirements will be completed before June 2027.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Established scholarly research or a strong research pipeline.

• Potential to publish in high-quality Economics or related journals.

• Evidence of, or strong potential for, effective university-level teaching.

• Knowledge of Economics and Statistics.

• Ability to teach diverse learners.

• Ability to build professional relationships within the University and broader community.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Research and/or teaching interests in Labor Economics

• Research and/or teaching interests in Environmental Economics

• Experience with empirical methods

• Experience with econometric techniques

• Experience with data-intensive approaches to applied economic questions

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

2. Teaching Statement – 1–2 pages

3. Research Statement – 1–2 pages

Application Link

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-economics-wichita-kansas-united-states

Important Dates

Assistant Professor of Accounting

• Priority Application Review Date: October 31, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 8, 2027

Assistant Professor of Economics

• Priority Application Review Date: October 31, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Wichita State University states that employment-based immigration sponsorship may be available for certain faculty positions, subject to hiring-department authorization and University policy.

For tenure-track faculty appointments, some visa classifications may not be compatible with the appointment structure.

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