Assistant Professor of Accounting

American Accounting Association; 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’s Davis School of Business seeks an Assistant Professor of Accounting for a full-time, tenure-track role starting January 2027, with a primary focus on high-quality instruction and curricular innovation. The position emphasizes teaching four courses per semester across undergraduate and graduate programs, plus scholarly activity and service.

Candidates should hold a PhD or DBA in Accounting (or be ABD with defense by Aug 2027), and demonstrate strong teaching ability, a

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in Accounting required, or closely related field with 18+ graduate accounting hours.
• ABD with dissertation defense completed by Aug 2027 considered.
• Strong teaching ability and potential for scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes per semester in undergrad and graduate courses (e.g., Financial/Managerial Accounting, Data Analytics for Accounting, Fraud and Forensic Accounting, graduate Managerial Accounting).
• Advise students and participate in service at school and university level.
• Pursue an active scholarly agenda and maintain Scholarly Academic status.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Research agenda

Advising/mentoring

Collaboration

Education

PhD or DBA in Accounting

ABD with defense date by Aug 2027

Job description

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Employer Colorado Mesa University

Location Grand Junction, Colorado

Salary 103,000 - $113,00

Commensurate with education and experience. Closing date Nov 13, 2026

Job Details

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 January 2027 (preferred) or August 2027.

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.

Focus Area General Accounting Role Type Faculty, Professor Role Level Faculty, Assistant Education Level PhD / Doctorate Work Mode On Site Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Academia.

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).

Required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 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.

Salary

$103,000 - $113,00
Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Direct Inquiries

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