Assistant Professor in Accounting

AACSB-accredited Ed G. Smith College of Business

The AACSB-accredited Ed G. Smith College of Business offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a variety of business disciplines. Within the College, the separately AACSB-accredited Accounting program offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting and supports DBA students emphasizing Accounting in their research. The Accounting Department is a collegial workplace comprised of faculty members with a variety of research and scholarship interests.
Essential tasks that must be performed include:
1) conducting independent research in accounting and publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals;
2) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; and
3) providing service to the department, the College, the University, the accounting profession and/or the wider community.

Candidates must have (or expect to complete) a Ph.D. in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited university before the start date. We welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in any area of accounting. We seek colleagues who will actively pursue scholarly research and enthusiastically approach teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Application materials should include at least the following: a letter of application addressing the requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three professional references, and a research paper. Applicants must be able to start on campus by Fall 2027. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Paul Ordyna (paul.ordyna@umsl.edu) or Dr. Michele Meckfessel (meckfesselm@umsl.edu)

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 15, 2026 but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

As the #1 educator of the region's professional workforce, UMSL has powered opportunity across the Greater St. Louis area and beyond for more than sixty years. The Ed G. Smith College of Business at UMSL is accredited by the world's premier business school accrediting organization, the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), in both business and accounting. In June 2025, the College became the first named college in the history of UMSL. The College aims to provide excellent education and professional success to all learners. For more information about the College, please visit business.umsl.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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