Assistant Professor - Accountancy

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Accountancy. The successful candidate will develop an active research program in auditing, analytics, or AIS and teach courses in their specialty.

Starting date anticipated August 10, 2027, with reviews beginning November 1, 2026. The position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA.

Qualifications

• PhD (or terminal degree) in accounting or related field by Aug 10, 2027.
• Dissertation near completion considered for employment.
• Research agenda aimed at high-quality publications in leading journals.
• PhD from AACSB-accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish an active research program and publish in premier journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization; load described in posting.
• Engage in service and governance activities within School, College, and University.
• Support SIU's mission of student success and retention through responsibilities in this role.

Skills

Research planning

Teaching ability

Service & governance

Education

PhD in accounting or related field

Job description

The School of Accountancy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale announces an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Preference will be given to candidates with research specializations in auditing, analytics, and/or Accounting Information Systems. Candidates will also be expected to teach courses related to their area of specialization. The anticipated starting date is August 10, 2027. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts .

Examples of Duties

• Research - Undertake approved scholarly research program publishable in premier and high-quality journals and acceptable for quality presentations.
• Teaching - Includes undergraduate and/or graduate responsibility in individual's primary and secondary teaching specialty areas. Current standard load is six hours (2 courses) per semester, with an approved research program.
• Service - Participate in service and governance activities as a representative of the School, College, and/or University in professional, community, and university organizations.
• Support and positively contribute to SIU’s mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• We are seeking an individual who holds a PhD, or appropriate terminal degree, in accounting or related field at the effective date of employment.
• Applicants who have completed all but the dissertation and who expect to complete all requirements for the doctorate prior to August 10, 2027, will be considered.
• The individual should have a research agenda aimed at high quality publications in locations such as AAA section journals.
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. from an AACSB accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. from an AACSB accredited institution.

Required Documents

C over letter, CV, graduate transcript, and a job market paper or other sample of your research.

Contact

Randall Davis, [e-mail]

Supplemental Information

College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The University is in Carbondale, Illinois, approximately one hundred miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri. SIUC has approximately 9,500 undergraduate and 2,700 graduate students. We offer Bachelor of Science undergraduate academic degree programs in our School of Management and Marketing, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, and School of Accountancy. We offer graduate academic degrees with master’s program in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Business Analytics, Economics, Accountancy (MAcc), Business Analytics, and doctoral degree programs in Business Administration and Economics. Please visit our website at www.business.siu.edu .