Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure Track Accounting

Job description

Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track - Accounting


Agency
Tarleton State University


Department
Accounting, Finance & Economics



Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate



Job Location
Stephenville, Texas



Job Type
Faculty



Job Description

The Dr. Sam Pack College of Business Accounting, Finance & Economics (https://www.tarleton.edu/afe/) Department is actively seeking exceptionally qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) position in accounting.

This is a 9- month tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas, with opportunities for online, hybrid and face-to-face teaching assignments at our other Tarleton locations (Waco or Fort Worth).

Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate.

May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution’s discretion.


A successful candidate will be academically qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting such as Foundations of Financial Accounting, Foundations of Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, and Governmental/Non-Profit Accounting.

Other courses may be assigned based on background, experience and need.


The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operations of the institution.

The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for research, consistent with the mission of the college and the ability to write and publish in peer reviewed academic journals.

Experience teaching online courses and professional experience is beneficial.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60% Teaching and Service:
+ Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
+ Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
+ Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
+ Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
+ Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
+ Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
+ Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
+ Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
+ Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
+ Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.



40% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:
+ Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s

academic discipline.
+ Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s

discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
+ Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.



Minimum Requirements:
+ Earned doctorate in Accounting or closely related discipline from an accredited institution (AACSB or equivalent preferred), earned by August 2026.
+ Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to meet and maintain AACSB faculty qualification standards.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.





Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.


Associate Professor of Accounting
+ Rank, eligibility for tenure upon arrival, or credit towards tenure will be determined by reviewing the faculty member’s record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance.
+ Must have a distinguished record that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
+ If requested, Tenure upon arrival would be granted pending approval from The Texas A&M University System.
+ Credit towards tenure will be assessed and offered at hire



Application Procedure

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application.

Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.


Employment applications must include (required):
+ Completed online application
+ Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
+ Curriculum Vitae or Resume
+ A sample of completed or in-progress research work
+ Teaching evaluations for all courses taught in the last two years or teaching philosophy if new to teaching
+ At least three current professional references and their full contact information, and
+ Unofficial transcripts
+ Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English, along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.






Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

“See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated start date Fall 2026.




Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.




All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.


Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.



Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence.

Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors.

Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is an NCAA Division l athletics member .



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+ Division of Human Resources (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)
+ Benefits
+ University Leadership (https://www.tarleton.edu/president/)
+ Research and Economic Development
+ Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)



Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .

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