Assistant Professor, Accounting

The AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration, UMSL

The AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a variety of business disciplines. Within the College, the separately AACSB-accredited Accounting program offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting and supports DBA students emphasizing Accounting in their research. The Accounting Department is a collegial workplace comprised of faculty members with a variety of research and scholarship interests.

Essential tasks that must be performed include: (1) conducting independent research in accounting and publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals; (2) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; and (3) providing service to the department, the College, the University, the accounting profession and/or the wider community.

Candidates must have (or expect to complete) a Ph.D. in Accounting (or the equivalent) from an AACSB-accredited university before the start date.

We welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in any area of accounting. We seek colleagues who will actively pursue scholarly research and enthusiastically approach teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Application materials should include at least the following: a letter of application addressing the requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three professional references, and a research paper. Applicants must be able to start on campus by Fall 2026.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Paul Ordyna (paul.ordyna@umsl.edu) or Dr. Michele Meckfessel (Meckfesselm@umsl.edu)

Applications will begin immediate review but will accept applications until the position is filled.

The Ed G. Smith College of Business at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor to join our collaborative and dedicated faculty. The College is accredited by the world's premier business school accrediting organization, the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in both business and accounting. Many of our programs are highly ranked in the nation. For more information about the College, please visit business.umsl.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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