Assistant Professor of Accounting

Tenure track, academic year opening at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2026. The position is a 4/4 teaching load split between teaching introductory and upper-level accounting classes. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach in the MBA program and may be asked to teach at branch campuses in the surrounding communities of Wausau and Marshfield. Strong candidates will have a demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level and conduct scholarly research. Although we are a teaching-oriented department, scholarly activity, professional growth, and university service are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Sentry School of Business and Economics

• Earned doctorate (PhD, DBA, etc.) in Accounting or in a related field from an AACSB or equivalently accredited college or university, or other high-quality institution.
  • Doctorate or ABD with doctorate completed within one year required for faculty rank. These candidates will be given preferred consideration.
  • Candidates with a Master's degree may be considered for Lecturer rank with the obligation to complete an academic doctorate with 6 years of initial hire, if there are no qualified candidates with a terminal degree. Partial financial support is available for the cost of doctoral studies.

• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level, particularly in Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Relevant professional experience.
• Relevant industry certification (CPA, CMA, etc.)

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/02/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. 

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:  

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience  

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae 

- Unofficial Transcripts  

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.  

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