"Assistant Professor of Accounting"

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• 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).

Highly Desired/Preferred

• 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.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Business is one of eight departments within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Management and delivers courses that serve 20 undergraduate majors, including bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Supply Chain Management. The Department of Business currently has 12 full-time faculty members and typically offers 50 different courses.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by 11:59 pm cst, January 12th, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after January 12th, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts required at time of hire)
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.*

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Frazier Clark
Email: clarkf@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process... Search Coordinator: Suzanne Rowan
Phone: (715) 232-1311
Email: rowans@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minimum starting salary of $76,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package... Employee Benefits