Assistant Professor - Accountancy

Carbondale • On Campus, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Accountancy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hiring a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor. The position has a research specialization preference in taxation, and the professor will teach courses related to taxation and other individual and secondary teaching specialty areas. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2027. The position is represented by the SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA.

The faculty member will undertake an approved scholarly research program with work suitable for publication in premier and high-quality journals and for quality presentations. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and/or graduate courses, primarily in taxation. The current standard teaching load is six hours, or two courses, per semester, with an approved research program. The professor will participate in service and governance for the School, College, and/or University and in professional, community, and university organizations, and will support SIU’s mission of student success and retention.

The College of Business and Analytics is AACSB-accredited. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is located in Carbondale, Illinois, approximately 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree in accounting or a related field by the effective date of employment. Candidates who have completed all but the dissertation and expect to complete all doctoral requirements before August 10, 2027, will be considered.
• Have a research agenda aimed at high-quality publications, such as in AAA section journals.
• Have a teaching interest in taxation.

Nice To Haves

• Research specialization in taxation; preference will be given to candidates with this specialization.
• Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Undertake an approved scholarly research program with work suitable for publication in premier and high-quality journals and for quality presentations.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses primarily in taxation and in individual and secondary teaching specialty areas.
• Maintain the current standard teaching load of six hours (two courses) per semester alongside an approved research program.
• Participate in service and governance activities representing the School, College, and/or University in professional, community, and university organizations.
• Support and positively contribute to SIU’s mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree