Assistant Professor of Accounting

Central Washington University; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and optional savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance for you and depend,

Discounts across town

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Accounting beginning in September 2027. Candidates with teaching interests in all areas of accounting will be considered, with emphasis on auditing and taxation.

The College of Business offers access to research resources and a teaching load of six courses per year across in-person, hybrid, distance education, and online formats.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in accounting or related field from an AACSB-accredited program; ABD near completion may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year across in-person, hybrid, distance education, and online formats.
• Publish in nationally recognized peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development and CWU's broader mission and community partnerships.

Skills

Multimodal teaching experience

Publish research in top journals

Education

Ph.D. in accounting or related field

ABD near completion considered

Job description

Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor to join our College of Business team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find robust academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.

The Role:

Central Washington University (CWU), Department of Accounting, invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Accounting beginning in September 2027. Candidates with teaching interests in all areas of accounting will be considered, but we are particularly interested in applicants with expertise or teaching experience in auditing and taxation.

The College of Business has access to excellent research resources. CWU has access to WRDS and maintains subscriptions to CRSP, Compustat Merged database, Audit Analytics, Capital IQ, BoardEx, FISD, SEC filings, and ESG data. In addition, CWU has excellent library resources.

The Department of Accounting has six full-time faculty members and offers an attractive teaching load in a close-knit teaching environment. The Department hosts the second-largest undergraduate accounting program in the State of Washington and offers courses in in-person, hybrid, distance education, and online formats. CWU offers an undergraduate accounting major and a master's in professional accountancy. CWU is on the quarter system, and professors will be required to teach 6 classes a year (two per quarter), location in Ellensburg. CWU's College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.

Faculty will integrate CWU's vision, mission, and values and create a learning environment that fosters student success and institutional excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Please address in your cover letter:

• Ph.D. in accounting or related field from an AACSB accredited business program. Strong candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of the dissertation may also be considered.
• Candidates teaching experience in multiple modalities as mentioned above.
• Established or potential (evidence of submissions to) to publish research in Nationally Recognized peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications

Please address in your cover letter:

• Experience or interest in developing and updating curriculum.
• Interest and experience in providing learners with experiential learning opportunities.
• Willingness to engage with the broader community and cultivate partnerships that connect students to internships and professional opportunities across Washington State.
• Research program that that demonstrates an ability to contribute to CWU's vision to be a model learning community of access and opportunity.
• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Belonging: Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU, we're committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you're looking for!

Annual Salary:

$140,000 - $150,000, based on a full-time nine-month appointment.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Appointment

Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9 Month Appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be available. Central Washington University is on the quarter system with appointments from mid-September through mid-June.

Benefits

CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance. CWU Benefits, Perks & Discounts Overview.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the University, visit: http://www.cwu.edu

For additional information about Ellensburg, visit: http://www.myellensburg.com

OR http://www.kittitascountychamber.com

NOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Screening Begins:

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis; position open until filled.

CWU is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Veteran/Disability Employer.