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Assistant Professor of Accounting

Eureka College
Accounting & Finance
Eureka, IL, USA
USD 48k-58k / year
Posted on Nov 20, 2025
     
  Position: Assistant Professor of Accounting  
     Location:   Eureka, IL
  
  
  Job Id: 250  
  # of Openings: 0  
    
  POSITION SUMMARY: Eureka College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 2026. The successful candidate will teach introductory and intermediate classes in Accounting in support of the Accounting minor and Business Administration major and may contribute to a new MS program in Sustainability. While the position is open with respect to specialization, preference will be given to candidates who can teach in the area of sustainability. Please note that applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not offered at this time.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three reference providers.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Annual teaching load is 4-4
 
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Help assess the accounting program and propose innovations to meet the demands of the current job market and student interests.
Remain actively involved in professional development/scholarly research.
Serve on college committees.
Participate in faculty governance.
Provide academic and career advice to students.
Supervise honors theses and student research (as needed).
Help in the recruiting process of future/prospective students.
 
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
May supervise student workers.
 
EDUCATION
 Essential: Applicants must have an advanced degree (MS, PhD, or DBA in Accounting (or related field), MBA, MIB, etc.) at the time of the appointment. 
 Desirable: CPA certification would be a plus, as would teaching experience at the college level. 
 
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Effective communication
Organized with good time management
Capable with Microsoft Excel, Word and other related software
SALARY RANGE: $48,000 - $58,000 annually
 
BENEFITS:
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits, here https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty/human-resources

 
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