Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting

JUDSON UNIVERSITY; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Judson University in Elgin, IL, invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Accounting, starting August 2026. The candidate will teach in the Department of Business.

The position requires a Master’s in Accounting or MBA (CPA preferred) and a commitment to integrating faith with scholarship. The appointee will contribute to the Christian liberal arts education and engage in service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• An earned Master’s in Accounting, MBA or higher.
• CPA qualification may be preferred but not required for the role.
• Demonstrate an active and growing Christian faith.
• Commitment to a Christian liberal arts education and ability to integrate faith in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course-load in undergraduate accounting including Cost Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Individual and Corporate Tax Accounting, and Auditing.
• Advise students in registering for courses and serve on committees as assigned.
• Provide ongoing consultation to the Registrar’s Office regarding student placement and course transfer equivalencies.
• Maintain ongoing assessment of the Business major and of the service courses in accounting in consultation with other disciplines and the General Education program.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Education

Master's in Accounting

MBA

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Elgin, IL 60123

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary

Job Category: Faculty

Job Summary

A full-time faculty position, at the Assistant or Associate professor level, in Accounting starting August, 2026. The faculty member will teach in the Department of Business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach a full course-load in undergraduate accounting including Cost Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Individual and Corporate Tax Accounting, and Auditing
• Assist Advisees in registering for courses and serve on committees as assigned.
• Provide ongoing consultation to the Registrar’s Office regarding student placement and course transfer equivalencies.
• Maintain ongoing assessment of the Business major and of the service courses in accounting in consultation with other disciplinary areas and the General Education program.

QualificationsQualifications

• An earned Masters in Accounting, MBA or higher. CPA preferred.
• Demonstrate an active and growing Christian faith
• Commitment to a Christian liberal arts education with an ability to integrate faith in the discipline in an engaging and compelling manner
• Possess collaborative skills to work with colleagues across the Business Department and throughout the university.

Salary/Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, a tuition waiver program, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Salary range: $55,000 - $70,000, with room for negotiations. Rank and salary based on qualifications, education, and work experience.

Timeline

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. The appointment will begin August, 2026.

About Judson University

Judson University is a Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Its campus is located along the picturesque Fox River in the city of Elgin just 36 miles northwest of Chicago, Judson is home to over 1,100 students from 42 states and 28 countries. We offer more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs: eight master’s degrees and three doctoral programs.

Judson University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment, in all University programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, military, or veteran status.