State University Faculty - Assistant Professor of Accounting

State University Faculty - Assistant Professor of Accounting

Metropolitan State University

209: Inter Faculty Organization

St. Paul

Job Exempt

Full time

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

$64,963.00 - $193,146.00

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Accounting. This is a full-time probationary position within the Department of Accounting and will start on January 4, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to teach Accounting Information Systems and Financial or Managerial Accounting courses effectively to a post-traditional student population.
• Curriculum development in accounting information systems and financial or managerial accounting.
• Teaching in BS/BA, MS/MA, and/or MBA or DBA programs.
• Teach in-person and distance education courses as needed by the department, college, or university.
• Contribute meaningfully to the assessment of student learning at program, college, and institutional levels.
• Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
• Contribute to student growth and development through advising and student academic or career guidance.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
• Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO), which can be found on the Minnesota State Employee and Labor Relations website.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A completed terminal degree (Ph.D or DBA) from a regionally accredited institution in accounting or a related field (MIS or Finance). Applicants who will complete their terminal degree by August 2027 will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and design curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels in accounting information systems and financial or managerial accounting that effectively engage a diverse, contemporary student population, and contribute to meaningful assessment of student learning. Courses to include, but not limited to, Accounting Information Systems and Financial or Managerial Accounting.
• Demonstrated success in teaching and professional service activities.
• A plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research in the specified discipline(s), or related disciplines.
• Effective Communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse workforce and student population.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collegially with faculty and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to Minnesota and teach face-to-face courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or professional experience with data analytics is desired.
• Professional experience working with accounting information systems, ERP systems, artificial intelligence and accounting productivity tools.
• A professional certificate in Accountancy, such as CPA, CMA, or CIA.
• Demonstrated contributions to the assessment of student learning at a post-secondary institution.
• Professional development and/or expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist pedagogy, and/or universal design.
• Experience as an academic advisor for students at a post-secondary institution.

The College of Business & Management, located in Minneapolis,Minnesota, is a catalyst for positive change, a beacon of hope, andan institution promoting lifelong learning where learners becomepassionate citizens and ethical leaders capable of transformingtheir communities. The College transforms lives by providingequitable access to a high-quality, affordable business education.With a commitment to inclusion and civic engagement, we engage ourdiverse learners in acquiring the skills and knowledge required todrive organizational evolution. The College hosts five departmentsthat serve approximately 2,300 full-time and part-time studentswith 35 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 129 community or adjunctfaculty, 9 academic advising staff, and five staff.

The Accounting Department at Metropolitan State is a leader inaccounting education in the region and is positioned to helpprepare students for the future of accounting positions. The futurerelating to using, analyzing, developing, deploying, and managingaccounting information looks extremely bright.

Metro State University empowers learners to transform theirlives and communities through relevant, student-centered educationin an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learningenvironment. Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, andengaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower ourstudents to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitablefuture. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate,masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, highquality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education withcontinued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adultlearners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight intoDiversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award,most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority ServingInstitution, its employees serve more than 8,000 post-traditionallearners, the majority of whom identify as belonging to communitiesof color or American Indian nations, are first in their family toattend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we donot operate residential facilities, Metro State University studentsall commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paulmetro area, or take their courses wherever they are through ourmany distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoterof social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1,398 in 2026).Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academicexcellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching,scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. Theuniversity strategic plan, “Transforming Lives: Advancing Inclusive Excellenceand Social Mobility” provides a framework for achieving ourmission by focusing on student success, equity, inclusion, andanti-racism, institutional effectiveness, and communityengagement.

Visit the MetroState University website to learn more about the university,our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources, at or email

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Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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