Open Rank Non-Tenure-Line Faculty in Accounting

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work life balance resources

Professional development

Inclusive Bobcat community

Retirement plans

Job summary

Texas State University’s Department of Accounting invites applications for an open-rank faculty of practice position for Fall 2027. The candidate will teach in-person undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in applied scholarship, and contribute to the department, the profession, and the university.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree with CPA licensure or a terminal degree in accounting or related field from AACSB-accredited institution; six to ten years of professional/academic

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, law, taxation or related field from an AACSB accredited institution with active CPA licensure; or a terminal degree (PhD, DBA, or JD) with a major in accounting or related field from an AACSB accredited school.
• Six years of experience in a professional practice or management role for Assistant Professor of Practice.
• Eight years of experience in a professional practice or management role plus significant university teaching experience for Associate Professor of Practice.
• Ten years of experience in a professional practice or management role plus significant university teaching experience for Professor of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses in person.
• Engage in applied scholarship in the accounting field.
• Provide service to students, the department, the profession, and the university.

Education

Master's degree in accounting, law, taxation or related field with CPA licensure or terminal degree (PhD, DBA, or JD)

Job description

Open Rank Non-Tenure-Line Faculty in Accounting

Job Posting Number: 2027054APF

Position Description

The Departmentof Accounting in the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Collegeof Business at Texas State University invites applications for afaculty of practice position (open ranks- assistant, associate, orprofessor of practice) for Fall 2027. This position requireseffective teaching of undergraduate and graduate accountingcourses, engagement in applied scholarship, and service tostudents, the department, the profession, and the university. Theposition requires the faculty member to teach classes in person.The faculty of practice appointment provides a path for individualswho are entering higher education from established careers inprofessional practice or management.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications for All Ranks:

• Master's degree in accounting, law, taxation or a related field from an AACSB accredited institution and active licensure as a CPA; or a terminal degree (PhD, DBA, or JD) with a major in accounting, taxation, or related field from a school with AACSB or equivalent accreditation.
• The successful candidate must also possess qualifications required of Scholarly Practitioners (SP) or Instructional Practitioners (IP) under AACSB and Texas State University standards (available at https://www.mccoy.txst.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-resources/policies-procedures/college/cbapps-5-07.html).

Required qualifications for Assistant Professor of Practice rank in addition to qualifications listed above for All Ranks:

• Six years of experience in a professional practice or management role.

Required qualifications for Associate Professor of Practice rank in addition to qualifications listed above for All Ranks:

• Eight years of experience in a professional practice or management role.
• Significant university teaching experience.

Required qualifications for Professor of Practice rank in addition to qualifications listed above for All Ranks:

• Ten years of experience in a professional practice or management role.
• Significant university teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to engage with accounting firms and industry partners and mentor students through the recruitment process.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses.

Open Until Filled?

Yes

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions