Accounting Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice | Posting Details

Posting Details Institution The University of South Dakota

Working Title Accounting Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice

Posting Number F01944P

Department USD-School of Business

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Posting Text The University of South Dakota's Be School of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor or non-tenure track assistant professor of practice in accounting beginning in Fall 2027.

The Be School of Business is South Dakota's flagship business school, with programs that consistently earn high national rankings from U.S. News & World , The Princeton Review, and other respectedanizations. The Accounting Department has experienced significant enrollment growth and offers its undergraduate accounting major at both the Vermillion and Sioux Falls campuses, making it the largest major within the school.

At the graduate level, students mayplete coursework either on campus or through the online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program, including the Accounting Analytics certificate. in its 14th year, the online program has earned national recognition for its affordability and strong CPA examination pass rates.

Through the efforts of the Be School's Career Success Center, the accounting program maintains an exceptionally high placement rate. Students consistently secure internships and full-time positions with Big Four, national, and regional public accounting firms, as well as leading industry employers.

The department maintains strong ties to the accounting profession through active engagement with practitioners and close collaboration with its Advisory Council. In addition, its faculty are widely recognized for excellence in teaching and student mentorship.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in accounting. The faculty member is expected to provide an outstanding educational experience to students through classroom teaching, mentorship, and student activities outside the classroom. Duties include outstanding teaching, scholarly research, and service for the Department, University, profession, and broadermunity.

Responsibilities:

• Teach both undergraduate and graduate classes in accounting.
• The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on our Vermillion campus, Sioux Falls campus and online.
• Bring a unique and innovative educational experience to students through both classroom teaching and mentorship.
• Engage in related scholarly research and service for the Department, profession, and broadermunity.
  Minimum Qualifications for tenure track position:
  
• Ph.D. in accounting from an AACSB-International accredited business school is required, although ABDs with successful defense by the start date will be considered.
  
• Record of, or potential for, contribution to the scholarship of accounting.
  
• Proficiency in oral and writtenmunication. Minimum Qualifications for non-tenure track position:
  
• Significant professional experience in the discipline.
  
• Record of, or potential for, contribution to the scholarship of accounting.
  
• Proficiency in oral and writtenmunication.

• Posting Date 09/18/2026
• Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
• First Consideration Date 10/18/2026
• Advertised Salarymensurate with qualifications
• Duration of the Term 9 months
• If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100
• Tenure Status Tenure Track
• Proposed Rank Assistant Professor
• Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40
• Appointment Type Regular
• Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations The University of South Dakota is aprehensive, liberal-arts-based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the Be School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Be School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our alumni have be global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, agribusiness leadership, and economics, as well as Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, and Master of Science in Business Analytics degrees in Vermillion as well as online. Excellence in teaching is our expectation, both in the classroom and in mentoring and advising students outside of class. We deliver an innovative curriculum using the newest instructional methods. The Accounting Department expects strong faculty involvement outside the classroom through interaction with its' student groups including Beta Alpha Psi.

The Be School of Business boasts:

• accreditation by the AACSB International, placing the Be School of Business among 6% of business schools similarly accredited worldwide.
  
• an online MBA program ranked #24 in the "Top 25" programs by Princeton Review
  
• more than $400,000 in scholarships to business students awarded each year
  
• strong corporate relationships providing excellent career opportunities for our graduates
  Please visit our at usd.

edu/business for more information. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement USD ismitted to fostering a dynamic and weing working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD ismitted to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. Information Working Conditions

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