Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting

Montana State University Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University Billings' College of Business invites applications for a faculty position in accounting. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting, with preference for auditing and accounting information systems.

Courses are offered onsite, online and in hybrid formats. Scholarly activity is required for SA or SP status under AACSB.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in accounting or related field from an AACSB-accredited program.
• ABD candidates nearing completion may be considered.
• Master’s in accounting and CPA (licensure) will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting, with preference for auditing and accounting information systems; onsite, online and hybrid formats.
• Engage in Scholarly Academic (SA) or Scholarly Practitioner (SP) activity per AACSB standards and maintain currency through research and publications.
• Contribute to curriculum development and provide experiential learning opportunities; foster community partnerships across Montana State.

Job description

The College of Business at Montana State University Billings is a prominent regional business school holding prestigious AACSB accreditation—a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with five areas of emphasis, combining hands‑on learning with strong employment outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in auditing, and accounting information systems. Onsite, online and combination courses.

Research

SA or SP status per AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and maintain this status. Scholarly Academic (SA): Holds a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D.) and maintains ongoing currency through peer‑reviewed research and academic publishing (per AACSB standards). SP (Scholarly Practitioner) master’s degree or terminal degree in accounting or related degree. Substantial professional experience, and peer‑reviewed publications/intellectual contributions (per AACSB standards). Please emphasis this, either with color, bold or some other method.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Also considered are candidates with a master’s in accounting and a CPA (only this license).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (CPA)
• 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 Montana State.
• Please address your current SA or SP status per AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and your plans to maintain this status.

Scholarly Academic (SA)

• Holds a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D.) and maintains ongoing currency through peer‑reviewed research and academic publishing.

Scholarly Practitioner (SP)

• Possesses a master’s or terminal degree in a related field, and professional practice experience and scholarly research or writing in peer reviewed journals.
• Including your Research program that demonstrates an ability to contribute to College of Business’ vision to be a model learning community of access and opportunity.
• Candidates teaching experience in multiple modalities within Accounting and Business. Experience with Big 4 audit or in education working with international universities.

The Successful Candidate Will

Accountability/Dependability

• Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules, including department meetings.

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 with students, faculty and administration.

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.