Assistant/Associate Professor, Accounting

Bradley University•Peoria, IL

5d•$145,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position in the Accounting Department at Bradley University starting January 2027 or August 2027. The successful candidate is expected to teach, conduct scholarly research, mentor students, and contribute service to the university and community. We seek applicants with teaching and research interests related to financial accounting, although other subdisciplines within accounting will be considered. The successful candidate should also be willing to offer courses in financial or managerial principles. The position may involve teaching both in person and online courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Commitment to and evidence of outstanding teaching, strong publication potential, and a focused research agenda are required. Faculty are expected to maintain a high level of scholarly research and service. The Foster College of Business is proud to be one of only 189 schools that are AACSB accredited in both business and accounting. The college is co-located with the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology in a $100 million state-of-the-art facility, the Business and Engineering Convergence Center, which provides an exceptional collaborative teaching and learning environment. Bradley University ranked #183 overall nationally in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report with a top 40 undergraduate engineering program. Bradley offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment at Bradley for a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. The Accounting Department is one of five departments in the Foster College of Business, which serves approximately 600 undergraduate business students through 17 programs of study and offers several graduate programs. Bradley's Accounting program delivers top-tier results to its students, with student CPA Exam pass rates consistently ranking among Illinois's best.

Requirements

A Ph.D. or terminal degree (e.g., JD/LLM) in Accounting or closely related field is required, although those with ABD status with expected degree completion prior to start date will be considered.
Understanding of, and a commitment to, creating an inclusive environment.
Ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
Commitment to and evidence of outstanding teaching.
Strong publication potential.
A focused research agenda.

Nice To Haves

A degree from an AASCB-accredited institution and professional credential is preferred.
Strong preference will be given to candidates with a professional certification and work experience in the profession.

Responsibilities

Teach, conduct scholarly research, mentor students, and contribute service to the university and community.
Offer courses in financial or managerial principles.
Maintain a high level of scholarly research and service.