Assistant Professor, Accounting

Northwood; Midland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood University in Midland, Michigan invites applications for an Assistant Professor to start Spring 2027. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate Accounting courses, contribute to curriculum development, supervise internships, and participate in scholarly activities in a teaching-focused environment.

Required: Master's in Accounting, significant industry experience, and strong communication. Preferred: Doctorate; teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Significant industry experience in accounting or related field.
• Experience training and teaching accounting or related disciplines.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse range of students and colleagues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Accounting courses (30 credit hours per academic year).
• Participate in curriculum planning and review.
• Supervise internships or practicums.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Participate in university committees and recruitment activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Industry experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in Accounting

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Northwood University seeks a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, significant industry experience, and a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level to begin teaching in the Spring 2027 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of Assistant Professor.

Northwood University is a teaching-focused university with HLC and ACBSP accreditation offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business-related disciplines. The teaching load for full-time undergraduate faculty is 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Accounting. Additional responsibilities and expectations may include participation in on-going curriculum planning and review; internship and/or practicum supervision; research and scholarly activities; professional/instructional development; university committee activities; recruitment and retention activities; and other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Master's degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accreditedinstitution.
• Significant industry experience in accounting or closely related field
• Experience training and/or teaching accounting or related disciplines.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse range of students and colleagues.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats.

Preferred:

• Earned Doctorate or terminal degree from accredited institution (such as J.D., Ph.D., OBA; ABD candidates considered if completion date is within one year of hire).
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses.

Northwood University stands apart in higher education with a philosophy grounded in The Northwood Idea — emphasizing freedom, free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government. We seek individuals who are both accomplished in their professions and inspired by the power of enterprise to improve lives. The ideal candidate will feel a strong alignment with Northwood’s mission and values, embracing a culture of academic excellence, accountability, and earned success.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about The Northwood Idea philosophy and outcomes at https://www.northwood.edu/about/