Instructor, Accounting

Institution:

Black Hills State University Posting Number:

F01854

P Department:

BHSU-School of Business Physical Location of Position (City): Spearfish Posting Text The College of Business at Black Hills State University seeks to hire an Instructor for a full-time term position in Accounting beginning August 2026. Black Hills State University is a teaching-focused institution located in Spearfish, South Dakota, in the scenic Black Hills region. The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International - a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide - and serves approximately 400 students across campuses in Spearfish and Rapid City. The college offers undergraduate programs in Business Administration with specializations including accounting, agribusiness/ranch management, economics, finance, entrepreneurial studies, health services administration, human resource management, management, and marketing, as well as an MBA in applied management. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, student-centered faculty committed to teaching excellence, applied scholarship, and community engagement. Our faculty combine scholarly engagement with commitment to student success, connect classroom instruction to professional practice, and involve students in applied or experiential learning. Effective communication, collaboration, and enthusiasm for student mentorship are central to our culture. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate accounting courses including Principles of Accounting, Auditing, and Accounting Information Systems, with a teaching load of five courses per semester and summer teaching opportunities. Courses are delivered face-to-face, online, and at our extension campus in Rapid City. Instructors in the College of Business are expected to maintain Instructional Practitioner or Scholarly Practitioner qualifications consistent with AACSB standards. The college also offers opportunities to participate in student advising, mentorship, and engagement with student organizations such as Kicking Assets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree (or higher) in Accounting or a Master's degree in a related business field with substantial and demonstrable accounting experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience in accounting Successful experience teaching, particularly at the undergraduate level Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

BENEFITS

Black Hills State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

COMMENTS

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

TO APPLY

Applications must be made online at http://Yourfuture.sdbor.edu . Please attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including class evaluations if available) and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. This position is open until filled with a first review date of May 1, 2026, at 11PM mountain time. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at 605.642.6549. Questions specific to the position may be directed to the search chair Ms. Laura Prosser, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Laura.

Prosser@bhsu.edu . Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605-642-6545 or Cassie.

Maser@bhsu.edu . Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

Open Until Filled:

Yes First Consideration Date:

05/01/2026

Advertised Salary:

$85,000 Duration of the

Term:

9 months

Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Instructor Appointment Type:

Regular Department Description and Cultural Expectations Black Hills State University is a masters-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business (AACSB Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU-RC, is in Rapid City, the state's second-largest city. BHSU, a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Black Hills State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black Hills State University and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.