Assistant Professor of Accounting
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Accounting
REPORTS TO: Social Service & Business Division Chair
POSITION SUMMARY: Eureka College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 2025. While the position is open with respect to specialization, preference will be given to candidates who can teach in the areas of agricultural accounting, risk management, and/or sustainability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Annual teaching load is 4-4
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help assess the accounting program and propose innovations to meet the demands of the current job market and student interests.
- Faculty members are expected to remain actively involved in professional development, scholarly research
- Serve on college committees.
- Participate in faculty governance (monthly meetings).
- Supervise undergraduate honors theses & research (as needed).
- Help in the recruiting process of future/prospective students.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
May supervise student workers.
EDUCATION
- Essential:
- Applicants must have an advanced degree (MS, PhD, or DBA in Accounting).
- Desirable: CPA certification would be a plus, as would teaching experience at the college level.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Effective communicator
- Organized
- Skilled with Microsoft and electronic mail
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Eureka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity and cultural awareness within its administration, faculty, staff, and students. The College is intentional in its inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or ancestry.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
WORK SCHEDULE: Normal academic schedules include classes and labs offered during normal work hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00pm. Flexibility in the work schedule is required to accommodate occasional evening and weekend hours, including attendance in December and May Commencements.
