Instructional-Track Faculty Position in Accounting

American Accounting Association; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business, invites applications for a non-tenure Instructional Track Faculty Position in Accounting at the levels of Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice, Associate Professor of Instruction or Practice, or Full Professor of Instruction or Practice, starting Spring 2027. Rank depends on experience; salary commensurate with qualifications.

Positions range 50% to 100% time with 1–7 year contracts and benefits.

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate level in accounting or demonstrated high teaching competence from professional experience.

Skills

Teaching experience

Accounting background

Financial accounting instruction

Education

CPA, Masters or PhD in accounting

Job description

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Instructional-Track Faculty Position in Accounting

Employer University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business
Location Iowa City, Iowa
Salary Commensurate
Closing date Oct 14, 2026

Focus Area Accounts, Payable / Receivable, General Accounting, Management, Business
Role Type Faculty, Lecturer / Educator, Professor
Role Level Faculty, Open Rank, Tenure Track, Other
Work Mode On Site
Employment Type Full Time
Organization Type Academia

Job Details

The Department of Accounting within the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one non-tenure Instructional Track Faculty Position in Accounting at the levels of Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice, Associate Professor of Instruction or Practice, or Full Professor of Instruction or Practice starting Spring 2027. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Position may range from 50% time (teaching 4 classes/year) to 100% time (teaching 8 classes/year) and include a 1-7 year contract, determined by rank and experience, with benefits. For more information about the Instructional Faculty policy, refer to the Policy Manual 10.6(3).

The Department

Named one of the Top 50 undergraduate accounting programs by U.S. News & World Report, the Tippie Department of Accounting boasts the 22nd highest CPA pass rate in the country. With PhD alumni teaching around the world, the impact of this department stretches far and wide.

Education Requirement

CPA, Masters or PhD in accounting or in a related field.

Required Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in accounting OR a demonstrated high level of competence in teaching through professional experience. The candidate must be able to teach courses in Financial Accounting and one other subject area (Managerial OR AI/Technology).
• Strong background in Accounting with industry experience (3-5 years).

Desired Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial and managerial accounting acquired through academic preparation, professional practice, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), business analytics, and data visualization tools, into accounting instruction and curriculum development to prepare students for the evolving demands of the profession.
• Skilled at communicating and collaborating across a broad range of cultural backgrounds and technical expertise.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to address complex or sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and fairness.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in teaching, learning, professional practice, or organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to use technology effectively to support communication, instruction, data management, assessment, or project coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, supervise, or support the development of others in professional or educational settings.
• Commitment to fostering student success through involvement in student organizations, mentoring, advising, recruitment, outreach, and other service activities, as well as flexibility to support instruction and program needs that may occur during evenings, weekends, or other nontraditional hours.

Application Instructions

Please submit your materials by using the University of Iowa online job application system at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/. Click on the listings for Tippie College of Business and select requisition 76032.

Applicants Should Submit

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita Statement of teaching interests
• Three professional letters of recommendation (The applicant will provide the e-mail address of external reference writers on the application website).

Notice for Interfolio Users

We advise against using Interfolio Dossier for letters of recommendation, as our system is currently incompatible and using it will delay application review. Please provide direct email addresses for your references within our portal, or contact Megan Walker at [e-mail] for assistance.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Inquiries

Please direct general questions about the position to Professor Lisa Dutchik, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail], and questions about the application procedure to Megan Walker, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, and provide a related release. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will NOT cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail].

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.