Assistant Professor of Accounting

The School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Superior invites applications for the faculty position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting. The school is seeking individuals who will provide excellent undergraduate instruction, incorporate current techniques in teaching and research, and work collaboratively to strengthen the school’s business programs.

Department: School of Business and Economics

Full-Time: 100%, Faculty, 9-month ongoing tenure-track appointment, one vacancy

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide quality teaching and advise students within the School of Business and Economics (SBE), perform service work to the SBE and university, and engage in scholarly activities.
• Teach courses primarily on campus (potential for online in the future) for the Accounting major, as well as other business courses as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to building community among students and faculty within SBE and the university.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD earned by August 25, 2027, from a school/college accredited by the AACSB or similar accrediting body with a curricular emphasis in the field of Accounting or a closely related field.
• Instructor of record for at least one semester teaching Accounting or a closely related field in-person in higher education.
• At least one peer-reviewed journal article published as evidence of quality scholarship.

Desirable Qualifications:

• At least two semesters serving as instructor of record teaching Accounting in-person and/or online at the university level.
• Experience with using a variety of teaching methods in a higher-education classroom.

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $102,000 - $110,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date: August 25, 2027

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Debbie Seguin at [email protected].

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on October 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Curriculum Vitae

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Two (2) recent teaching evaluations or two (2) pieces of other evidence of quality teaching

5.) No more than one-page (preferred format: single-spaced, font size 11) statement about your teaching philosophy and agenda

6.) One (1) sample of recent scholarly publications or one (1) sample of work in progress.

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.