"Assistant Professor of Accounting - Tenure Track"

Assistant Professor of Accounting - Tenure Track

Simpson College

Location: Simpson College

Open Date: Sep 23, 2025

Description

The Department of Business Administration and Economics at Simpson College is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in Accounting. This position will begin in August of 2026. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Teach six courses (or a 3-3 load) including repeat sections of Intro to Accounting as well as Intermediate Accounting I, Federal Tax, and a senior capstone. We prefer candidates who can also teach Data Analytics in Accounting.
• Contribute to the Simpson College community and the Business department by advising students, engaging in professional development in an interest area, and providing campus service.

Simpson is a private, nationally recognized college in the vibrant Des Moines metropolitan area. The college is committed to innovative learning opportunities, individual student attention, and inclusive educational access that prepares our graduates to lead lives of meaning and purpose. A successful candidate will be committed to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices. Simpson College's three-week May Term gives instructors the opportunity to design and lead innovative courses, experiential learning, and travel abroad.

The Business department offers several majors on our residential campus, and it also supports select majors (including Accounting) delivered via Continuing, Graduate, and Online programs.

Qualifications

Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Accounting are preferred. Candidates with an MBA plus CPA and 18 graduate credits of Accounting will be considered. The department highly values professional experience in the field, which enhances excellent teaching and helps Simpson students make connections to internships and potential careers.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current vitae (with names of three references), and graduate transcripts (unofficial). The cover letter should highlight interest in and qualifications for this position, as well as any relevant teaching experience. Teaching evaluations and other evidence of potential for excellent teaching (trainings, workshops) may be submitted as well.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. Applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174551