Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Job ID:
2959228
Location:
Bismarck Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Position Description & Details Are you passionate about helping studentsbuild strong financial futures? Bismarck State College is seeking an engaging and student-focused Assistant Professor of Accounting &Finance to join our team. This position is ideal for an educator who enjoys combining real-world expertise with hands-on teaching to preparestudents for dynamic careers in business and finance. What You'll Do Responsibilities include supportingstudent success through instruction in accounting and finance courses, including different levels of accounting, taxation, financialstatement reporting and analysis, non-profit accounting, auditing, and risk management. The successful candidate will help prepare studentsfor careers in accounting, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, investments, auditing, and stockbroking.
Additionalresponsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality classroom instruction in accounting and finance courses. Developingand maintaining relevant, industry-aligned curriculum. Mentoring and advising students to support academic and professionalsuccess. Assessing student learning outcomes and supporting continuous program improvement. Collaborating with colleagues,community partners, and industry professionals. Supporting internships and experiential learning opportunities. Assistingwith accreditation efforts, recruitment, retention, and departmental record keeping. Participating in institutional service throughcommittee work and campus involvement. Engaging in scholarly research, professional development, and community outreach. Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic Division Dean. What We're LookingFor We're looking for a collaborative and innovative educator with strong communication skills, a passion for studentsuccess, and a commitment to academic excellence. Industry experience in accounting, finance, banking, auditing, investments, or relatedfields is highly valued.
STARTING DATE
August 17, 2026 MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Accounting or a Master's degree in Business, Business Administration, or Management with a Bachelor's degree inAccounting or a Master's degree with at least 15 graduate credits in Accounting or a Master's degree in Business/Business Administration anda CPA license or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Business Administration, or Management with a current CPA license and 5+ yearsof finance industry involvement and/or related work experience. Documented successful experience teaching accounting and financecourses. Documented successful experience with recruiting collegiate students. Documented successful collegiate teachingexperience. Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and ability to work as a team member. Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate and support the polytechnic philosophy with a strong commitment toteaching and learning in a polytechnic setting. Good working knowledge of computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, email& electronic calendar - Outlook). Creative in using a variety of teaching resources, media, and instructional technologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
DBA or other appropriate doctorate. Higher educationteaching experience in different modalities, traditional, online, hybrid. Experience with curriculumdevelopment. Experience with hands-on teaching methods.
BENEFITS
Nine-month full-timetenure track exempt position. Minimum starting salary $47,100-$58,874 (masters required), based on experience and education. 100%employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For moreinformation regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/ To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED
If you're ready to help students balance knowledge with opportunity andturn numbers into meaningful careers, we'd love to hear from you! To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete theapplication and upload the following: Cover letter Resume Copies of transcripts (undergraduate andgraduate) References
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION OVERVIEW
Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus servicesand hands-on learning experiences.
MISSION:
As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State Collegefocuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-privatepartnerships.
VISION:
Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and buildingsustainable communities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Is directly accountable and responsible to the appropriateAssistant Dean of HAS (Humanities, Arts, & Sciences).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicants mustbe legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-VerifyEmployer. For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu This position requires a criminalhistory record check.
Equal Opportunity Employer TTY Number:
ND Relay Service:
1-800-366-6888(text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/ . Veterans claiming preference must submit all proofof eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from theapplicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under otherthan dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claimingdisabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.
