Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting

The Carter School of Business (CSB) at Dallas Baptist University is presently receiving applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting to start August 2026/January 2027. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will teach in their assigned discipline and work with their deans and department chairs in all matters related to their teaching assignments, and other duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Department Chair or Program Director experience preferred, but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Fulfill the responsibilities and duties for which he/ she is employed, in accordance with the terms of his/ her twelve-month contract.
• A full-time faculty member at Dallas Baptist University will not be permitted to teach or serve on the faculty of another academic institution or hold an additional permanent position away from the University.
• Carefully and thoughtfully integrate the Christian faith into their subject
• Teach and provide leadership and oversight to the Accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
• Engage in curriculum updates, revisions, and new course developments.
• Dallas Baptist University places the highest priority on excellence in teaching, but also has a high regard for scholarship, and the faculty member should demonstrate expertise in the discipline and in a variety of methods of instruction.
• Use instructional techniques and policies that are in accord with the purpose of DBU, as reflected in its mission statement and appropriate to the specific goals of the of the classes
• Work with their deans and their department chairs in all matters related to their teaching assignments, and other duties
• Develop appropriate course syllabi that is available to students two weeks before the first class
• Participate and support all commencement services
• Participate and serve on committees
• Participate annually in various forms of professional development sponsored by the University as well as engage individually as a scholar and member of learned societies.
• Post and consistently maintain at least ten (10) office hours each semester
• Advise and mentor students
• Participate in all university and School of Business faculty meetings

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time faculty position. 

WORK LOCATION: 

This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.

MISSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ who remains in compliance with the University Commitment of Faith (Click Here to Read), including, but not limited to, believing in the DBU Core Convictions, being an active member of a local church that adheres to the DBU Core Convictions, conducting their lives in accordance with the Christian Code of Conduct, respecting and honoring DBU’s Baptist Heritage, and upholding their lives and teaching in accordance with DBU’s Statement of Human Sexuality.
• Must comply with all applicable University policies, procedures, rules, and standards of conduct as amended from time to time.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-time faculty must hold a terminal degree in Accounting or a related field
• For Teaching on the Undergraduate Level: Must have completed at least 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting and hold at least a master's degree with a major in Accounting or a related discipline.
• For Teaching on the Graduate Level: Must hold a terminal degree, usually an earned doctorate, in Accounting or a related discipline.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Active CPA License
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education or work experience in Accounting