Faculty Assistant Professor, Accounting

Anderson University Falls School of Business invites applications for one faculty position that includes classroom learning and office availability. This is an on-site position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. A non-tenure position, with potential for tenure. Position begins August 2026.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the candidate for this position. They do not encompass all duties of the successful applicant, who may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented here.

• Prepare and deliver undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate courses in accounting. Examples include  principles of accounting I and II, intermediate accounting I and II, cost,managerial accounting, accounting information systems, federal income tax, advanced federal income tax, advanced financial accounting,
•  Maintain expertise in the discipline of accounting, including current professional practice, regulatory trends, and relevant research.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to develop and innovate the accounting curriculum and co design experiential student experiences, such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ,VITA, Accounting interview day, AU Student Accounting society, AUSAS. 
• Teach a full load of approximately 24 semester credit hours in face-to-face, and possibly hybrid, modalities. May include summer course offerings as approved.
• Advise and mentor accounting majors and minors, including supporting student internships, career placement, certification pathways (e.g., CPA, CMA), and research/independent study projects.
• Participate actively in departmental, school, and university committee work, engagement with advisory boards, program assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Maintain scheduled office hours (minimum eight hours weekly) for student consultation, academic support, and mentoring.
• Represent the Falls School of Business and Anderson University at relevant professional and academic events, support outreach to business partners and alumni, and contribute to the mission of integrating Christian faith with business education, representing Salt & Light (Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:17, Matthew 5).
• Actively engage in scholarship and professional development in accounting intersection so as to advance the scholarly and practical reputation of the program and school.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited institution preferred; ABD (All But Dissertation) may be considered for an entry-level rank.
• Demonstrated effective teaching at the undergraduate level; prior graduate teaching is a plus.
• Professional accounting experience in public accounting, industry, government, or nonprofit accounting roles. Experience areas might include audit and assurance, tax preparation and planning, Financial accounting and reporting, managerial or cost accounting, consulting, internal audit, forensic accounting or accounting information systems.
• Evidence of continued professional engagement by maintaining licensure, attending continuing professional education courses, consulting, publishing practitioner articles, conference presentations, working papers, or published articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and business/community partners.
• A collaborative approach and demonstrated initiative in curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, and student mentoring.
• A vibrant Christian faith consistent with Anderson University’s mission: candidates should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application; they must commit to the integration of faith and learning and affirm the University’s statement of faith and lifestyle expectations.
• Eligibility for employment in the United States is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA license or progress toward the same.
• Experience coordinating and/or managing a VITA site or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to teach Quickbooks, or other accounting software products.
• Experience working with business partners for internships, experiential learning, and industry networking.

The successful candidate will be committed to an autonomous practice of accounting along with integration of liberal arts education, global perspectives, servanthood, and community partnerships. Candidates should have belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith as interpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the contemporary ministry of the Holy Spirit. They should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application. Must meet university lifestyle expectations.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of Christian faith integration in teaching and scholarship, a student-success/advising philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits

This is a full-time, 9-month position paid over 12 months with eligibility for university benefits and the possibility of summer employment. A non-tenure position with potential for tenure.

• Remitted Tuition
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 403B (retirement)
• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life, Long Term Disability
• Free Access to Kardatzke Wellness Center