Assistant Professor of Accounting

Assistant Professor of Accounting Grand Junction, CO, United States | req1419 Posted on: 9/30/2025 ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY Assistant Professor of Accounting ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: The Davis School of Business (DSB) at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is seeking candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor of Accounting. The position is full-time, tenure-track starting August 2026. As a member of the DSB, you will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses primarily in accounting. CMU is a state-funded institution that emphasizes quality teaching and research. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; courses are delivered on-campus, online, and in a hybrid format, though our main focus is on in-person learning on a dynamic residential campus. In addition to teaching, scholarship within your discipline is expected along with advising students and service at the school and university level. CMU is a modern campus nestled in the Grand Valley in beautiful western Colorado, home of Colorado's wine and fruit country (including the famous Palisade peaches), with close access to some of the best outdoor activities in the region. CMU, Grand Junction, and the Grand Valley offer a great environment for quality of life and work/life balance. About The Davis School of Business: The Davis School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Following the Teacher-Scholar Model, our faculty members strive to be excellent teachers while incorporating their research into lectures, students’ projects, and other activities that develop the skills and competencies demanded by today’s organizations and businesses. Most full-time faculty have terminal degrees (PhDs, Doctoral Degree, Juris Doctors, etc.) in their areas of expertise. Moreover, more than 70% of our faculty have professional-practitioner experiences in their domains. Minimum Qualifications Required: A terminal degree (PhD or DBA) in Accounting, or related discipline with significant coursework (at least 18 graduate credit hours) in Accounting; ABD with a dissertation defense date and completion of all degree requirements on or before August 2026 will be considered. Demonstrated potential for exceptional teaching performance. Commitment to best practices in instruction, student advising/mentoring, and curriculum development. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or other accounting related designations Experience teaching college-level accounting courses beyond student teaching Five-plus years of accounting experience is strongly preferred given our hands-on, application-oriented approach in the classroom. Salary: $85,000.00 - 95,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information! Department: Davis School of Business Employment Type: Tenure-track Faculty HOW TO APPLY Application Deadline: Open until filled. To ensure full consideration, apply by November 2, 2025 How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a: Cover letter describing your qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements, responsibilities, and preferences of this position Curriculum Vitae Teaching statement of no more than two pages, should address teaching interests, examples of classroom techniques, and strategies for effective teaching Examples of recent course/student evaluations of teaching Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If transcripts and credentials are foreign this must be submitted in English) Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional references may also include current or former employers, colleagues, or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment. Direct Inquiries Contact: Christine Noel, cnoel@coloradomesa.edu ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. 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. 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. Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. 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 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. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000