Assistant Professor of Accounting

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Davis School of Business. The position is tenure-track, starting January 2027 (preferred) or August 2027, with a 12-credit-hour teaching load per semester on a dynamic residential campus in Grand Junction.

The candidate will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in scholarship, advise students, and participate in service.

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in Accounting or closely related field with at least 18 accounting credit hours at the graduate level.
• ABD with a dissertation defense date and completion of all degree requirements by August 2027 will be considered.
• Significant work experience in accounting.
• Commitment to best practices in instruction and student advising/mentoring.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes per semester in undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in curricular innovation and program development.
• Advise students and participate in school and university service.
• Maintain scholarly agenda and produce research in accounting.

Skills

Teaching accounting

Curriculum development

Research

Advising students

Education

PhD or DBA in Accounting

ABD considered

Job description

SUMMARY

The Davis School of Business at Colorado Mesa University is seeking candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor of Accounting with their primary focus in high-quality instruction and curricular innovation. The position is full-time, tenure-track starting January2027 (preferred) or August2027. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a state-funded institution that emphasizes quality teaching and research, having embraced the teacher-scholar model. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; courses are delivered on-campus, online, and in hybrid format, though our main focus is on in-person learning on a dynamic residential campus. Davis School of Business is AACSB accredited and the qualified candidate will be expected to maintain Scholarly Academic status. In addition to teaching, scholarship within your discipline is expected along with advising students and service at the school and university level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidates may come from diverse backgrounds, with a range of experiences, achievements, and leadership roles, either within or outside academia.
• Candidates should have significant industry, business, or corporate experience relevant to accounting.
• As a member of the Davis School of Business, you will be expected to teach four classes per semester in a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses such as Principles of Financial and/or Managerial Accounting, Data Analytics for Accounting, Fraud and Forensic Accounting, and Managerial Accounting (graduate).
• Other related duties may be assigned.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: $103,000 - $113,00 Commensurate with education and experience.

Excellent health and retirement benefits package:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED: A PhD or DBA in Accounting, or a closely related field with at least 18 accounting credit hours at the graduate level and significant work experience in accounting. ABD with a dissertation defense date and completion of all degree requirements on or before August 2027 will be considered. Demonstrated potential for exceptional teaching performance. Commitment to best practices in instruction and student advising/mentoring. Demonstrated dedication to advancing a research agenda and producing scholarly work relevant to accounting Demonstrated potential for active involvement in institutional, community, and/or professional activities. Strong communication and organizational skills.

DESIRED: Experience teaching college-level accounting courses beyond student teaching Certified Public Accountant, CPA Five or more years of accounting/business industry experience is strongly preferred given our hands-on, application-oriented approach in the classroom.

EEO & DIVERSITY STATEMENTS

Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.

CONTACT

Direct Inquiries: Dr. Chistine Noel, [e-mail]

AMERICA-AREAS AND CAMPUS INFO

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.