Working Title
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Department
NSU-Accounting
Physical Location of Position (City)
Aberdeen
Posting Text
Northern State University’s School of Business is accepting applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Accounting
- Qualifications: Northern State University’s School of Business invites applications for a full-time faculty position in accounting, beginning January 2027, if possible, otherwise August 2027. Candidates holding a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting will be considered for a tenure-track appointment, while applicants with a master’s degree in accounting will be considered for non tenure-track positions. The ideal candidate will possess an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and professional experience in taxation.
- Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate accounting courses in both face-to-face and online settings; serve as an academic advisor and mentor; engage in scholarly activity; and provide service to the university and community.
First Consideration Date
09/07/2026
Advertised Salary
Depends on Experience
Duration of the Term
9 months
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Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
40
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Northern State University is a premier residential institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities. NSU has been named one of the Midwest’s best undergraduate institutions by US News and World Report for many years. The NSU School of Business is fully accredited by HLC and ACBSP and is housed in the state-of-the-art Business and Health Innovation Center. NSU is located in Aberdeen, a vibrant community in northeastern South Dakota. The city has a population of approximately 28,000 and is a retail and service hub for the region. NSU enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.
