Ripon College invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position starting August 2027 in accounting. This hire will strengthen our programs in business management, finance, and economics and support the development of an accounting major. This position may be filled at the assistant or associate rank, on the tenure track or as a Professor of Practice, depending on qualifications and experience. A tenure-track appointment requires a terminal degree appropriate to the position's discipline, such as a PhD, DBA, or JD, while the Professor of Practice may have a graduate degree and appropriate credentialing/experience in the field. The typical teaching load is three four-credit courses per semester. The successful candidate will serve as the Accounting Program Coordinator, support the launch of the accounting major, and teach courses that include Intermediate Accounting I and II, Advanced Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Auditing, and Federal Income Taxation. Additional teaching areas may contribute to business management. Required qualifications A graduate degree in accounting or a closely related field, with preparation to teach undergraduate accounting courses. Ability to teach intermediate accounting and additional accounting courses. Commitment to effective teaching and student advising in a liberal arts setting. For a tenure-track appointment, a terminal degree appropriate to accounting such as a PhD or DBA; for the Professor of Practice, a graduate degree and appropriate field experience. Preferred qualifications College-level teaching experience. Professional accounting experience. Professional licensure or certification; CPA licensure is highly desirable. Ability to teach Accounting Information Systems, Auditing, Taxation, and Advanced Accounting. Commitment to accounting curriculum development. Additional Qualifications and Application Materials Candidates for either position should be willing to contribute to Ripon College's Catalyst core general education curriculum. We value experience supporting students with varied backgrounds, interests, and career goals. Candidates seeking a tenure-track appointment should have an articulated agenda for research or other scholarly activity appropriate to a liberal arts college. Applicants should state which position they seek, identify the courses they are prepared to teach, and indicate whether they wish to be considered for a tenure-track appointment, a Professor of Practice appointment, or both. To apply, submit the following materials: A letter of interest in teaching at a liberal arts college A curriculum vitae or résumé A teaching philosophy Unofficial transcripts Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available Three letters of recommendation Applicants seeking a tenure-track appointment should also submit: A research sample or job market paper A statement of research interests or plans for scholarly development All materials must be submitted as PDF files and sent to Dr. Fan Zhang, Search Committee Chair, at businesssearch@ripon.edu. Review of applications will begin upon December 1 and continue until the position is filled. Ripon College welcomes applications from candidates whose spouse or partner is also pursuing a career opportunity in the area. Candidates interested in dual-career opportunities are welcome to apply for our positions. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H1B sponsorship) may be available for this position. Ripon College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and adheres to non-discriminatory policies in employment and student enrollment. Ripon College is an equal-opportunity employer.