Assistant Professor of Accounting

University of Wisconsin Stout • Menomonie, WI

10d • $76,000

About The Position

Assistant Professor, Accounting The Business Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout seeks individuals with an expertise in accounting, a passion for teaching, an inquisitive disposition for applied research, and leadership skills to fill one tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August of 2026. Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, UW-Stout fulfills its mission as Wisconsin's polytechnic university by preparing career-ready, creative thinkers who graduate equipped with the knowledge and skills to emerge as leaders in their workplaces and communities. UW-Stout' s polytechnic tenets prioritize active learning and instructional pedagogy that is developed through cross-disciplinary collaboration with business and industry partners. We invite applications from scholars who will embody this mission to support our students, college, and the dynamic business world.

Requirements

• Master’s in Business, Accounting, Finance or closely related field plus five (5) years of accounting experience and one (1) year of teaching or training experience.
• A CPA license (Active or Inactive) or CMA (Active or Inactive) required by employment start date ( 8/17/2026).

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Business related field.
• Proven ability to effectively teach Accounting or related subject to diverse undergraduate audiences, both in-person and online.
• Experience and/or interest in mentoring undergraduate student applied research/projects.
• Demonstrated potential for applied scholarship.
• Note: A terminal degree (Ph.D., DBA, etc.) required for promotion to full professor, unless by special exception process.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Accounting including Introduction to Financial Accounting, Corporate and Managerial Accounting and application software for spreadsheets and databases.
• Additional courses could include Accounting for Management Decisions, Cost Accounting and Tax Accounting.
• A normal teaching load is 12 credits per semester.
• While the focus is on teaching, there are clear expectations of scholarly research and service activities.
• This position may require alternative delivery methods and/or non-traditional teaching times.
• Academic advisement and assessment of student learning in business-related programs is also significant in this position.

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees