Job Description

Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Business
Department: Accounting
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Department of Accounting at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 2027.

We seek candidates who are highly qualified and motivated to teach accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Primary teaching responsibilities are expected to include Intermediate Accounting and Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting. 

A successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, including Intermediate Accounting and Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement efforts within the accounting program.
• Pursue an active program of scholarly research consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty position.
• Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, and accounting profession.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to support student success, recruitment, retention, and career preparation initiatives.
• Incorporate innovative and engaging pedagogical approaches that promote student learning and professional development.
• Contribute to cross functional and integrative curriculum development across accounting and related business disciplines.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Additional information

The Department of Accounting is housed within the College of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Information Systems, as well as graduate programs designed to prepare students for professional careers and leadership roles in the accounting profession. Illinois State University is a student-centered institution committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$160,500 – $170,500/year

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution by the appointment start date (August 2027). ABD candidates will be considered; however, all degree requirements must be completed prior to the start date of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Intermediate Accounting and Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated potential for conducting scholarly research consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty position at an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and student engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.
• Demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language, as required by Illinois State University and Illinois law for teaching positions.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 16, 2027

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
Statement of research interests
Contact information for three professional references

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please apply by 8/16/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. Illinois State University does not authorize out-of-state work.   

Contact Information for Applicants

Dr. Bahae Samhan
Interim Chair, Department of Accounting
Illinois State University
Email: [bmsamha@ilstu.edu](mailto:bmsamha@ilstu.edu)

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.