"Assistant Professor, Accounting"

Assistant Professor, Accounting

Company: Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Category: Accounting

Type: Full-Time

The Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Accounting, beginning Spring 2026.

Are you an accounting educator or professional who thrives on innovation, applied learning, and shaping the future of the profession? MSOE offers a unique opportunity to help build the next generation of business professionals at a university nationally recognized for excellence in STEM education and a Business School of Distinction accredited by the ACBSP.

We are seeking an engaged, forward-thinking teacher-scholar who is passionate about preparing students for meaningful, high-impact careers. The successful candidate will play a leading role in advancing our Accounting and Finance programs, which draw on MSOE’s distinctive strengths in AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies. At MSOE and in this role, you’ll find the freedom to innovate in the classroom, develop new curriculum, and connect deeply with industry, all within a mission-driven university that values teaching excellence, character development, and real-world engagement. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape growing programs, mentor motivated students, and make a tangible impact in a forward-looking academic environment.

About The Rader School of Business

The Rader School of Business at MSOE offers a hands-on, technology-forward education that blends analytics, engineering, and entrepreneurship with character and leadership development. Faculty work closely with students and industry partners, leveraging MSOE’s world-class resources including Rosie one of the Midwest’s most powerful academic supercomputers to deliver transformative, real-world learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and occasional graduate courses in accounting and related areas (both in-seat and occasionally online).
• Contribute to the design, assessment, and continuous improvement of accounting and finance curricula.
• Integrate AI, automation, and data analytics into teaching and student projects.
• Engage in scholarly and professional development activities consistent with MSOE’s teacher-scholar model.
• Support departmental initiatives, including assessment, accreditation, and student career preparation (e.g., CPA readiness, applied learning, internships).
• Participate actively in departmental and university service.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Accounting, Analytics, Economics or related discipline required; MBA desirable
• Doctorate in Accounting, Analytics, Economics or related discipline strongly preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.
• CPA credential desirable
• Interest or experience in AI applications, data analytics, or emerging technologies in accounting preferred.
• Industry experience highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Commitment to student-focused, applied learning.
• Ability to use modern instructional technologies and learning management systems effectively.
• A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, collegial, and adaptable working style.

Who We Are

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things

MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. Faculty bring their real-world experience into the classroom, and small class sizes keep instructors in close contact with students. MSOE’s top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual.

Why Join MSOE?

• Collaborative culture: A close-knit, interdisciplinary environment where business faculty work alongside engineers, computer scientists, and healthcare professionals.
• Al and analytics leadership: Access to “Rosie”, MSOE’s NVIDIA-powered supercomputer, and opportunities to explore Al-infused teaching and research in finance and accounting.
• Mission-driven innovation: RSOB emphasizes character, leadership, and applied learning, preparing graduates to make a difference in their organizations and communities.
• Beautiful Milwaukee location: A thriving urban campus within walking distance of the beautiful lakefront on Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s vibrant downtown community, including the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping.
• Comprehensive benefits: MSOE offers very competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting. Educational benefits are available for employees and family members. Plus, employees have access to our state-of-the-art fitness center as well as on-site dining facilities. MSOE also offers paid parental leave for employees.

To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit www.msoe.edu/hr.

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