Open Rank Professor of Accounting

Posting Details

Position Details

Title Open Rank Professor of Accounting Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Southeast School of Business Location Southeast Position Summary

The School of Business at Indiana University Southeast invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track Professor of Accounting. Start date is August 2027, though an earlier start date may be considered. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The school anticipates multiple hires as part of a strategic investment in the continued growth of its accounting program within an AACSB-accredited School of Business. We seek a collaborative, academically engaged faculty member who is excited to contribute to a rapidly growing accounting program serving the Kentuckiana region. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching, an active scholarly agenda, and an interest in engaging with the regional business and professional community.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda consistent with AACSB standards for faculty qualification
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the accounting program

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Accounting from an accredited institution by date of appointment (ABD candidates nearing completion may be considered)
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and student engagement
• Evidence of an active research agenda or ongoing scholarly engagement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and community engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA credential and/or professional accounting experience
• Evidence of continued scholarly productivity and potential for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Interest or experience in program growth, curriculum development, and external partnership-building
• Evidence of effective engagement with students, employers, and/or professional organizations
• Ability to teach in multiple areas such as taxation, auditing, financial accounting, managerial accounting, or accounting information systems

Candidates from all areas of accounting specialization are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the School of Business

The School of Business at Indiana University Southeast is AACSB accredited and committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional engagement, and workforce development. The school values faculty scholarship, professional engagement, and student-centered teaching within a collaborative and collegial environment. Faculty benefit from meaningful opportunities to engage with students, contribute to a growing program, and maintain active scholarly agendas while working within a supportive academic community.

About IU Southeast and the Kentuckiana Region

Indiana University Southeast is a residential regional comprehensive university of approximately 4,000 students located in New Albany, Indiana, just minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. As part of the nine-campus Indiana University system, IU Southeast combines the resources and reputation of a major public university with the accessibility and community focus of a regional campus.

The Kentuckiana region offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the affordability and accessibility of Southern Indiana communities with the cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities of the greater Louisville metropolitan area. The metro area of about one million people is known for its vibrant food and arts scene, outdoor recreation, collegiate and professional sports, and family-friendly communities.

Our local metropolitan area provides robust opportunities for networking with accounting professionals, with graduates regularly securing positions with the local offices of the Big Four firms as well as with a wide array of national and regional accounting organizations.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Research statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Electronic copy of graduate and undergraduate transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Basic Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Accounting from an accredited institution by date of appointment (ABD candidates nearing completion may be considered)
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and student engagement
• Evidence of an active research agenda or ongoing scholarly engagement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and community engagement

Department Contact for Questions

Christy Burge, Chair of Search Committee at burgec@iu.edu https://southeast.iu.edu/business/index.html

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank $147,000-$151,000 Special Instructions

Contact Human Resources at Indiana University Southeast at 812-941-2356 if you need accommodation during the job application process due to disability.

For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 08/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101593-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Evidence of Teaching Ability
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research and Teaching
• List Of References
• Transcript

Optional Documents

• Other 4