Assistant Professor

The University of Minnesota invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in the Accounting Department at the Carlson School of Management. The appointment will begin August 2025. The Accounting faculty values intellectual and disciplinary diversity, collaboration, rigorous and inspiring research, strong scholarly ethics, and mutual respect. We seek an extraordinary colleague who will publish world-class scholarly research, effectively teach business-school courses at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels, and actively develop doctoral students.

Faculty will be responsible for carrying out the teaching, research, and service mission of the department. Teaching assignments will be either at the undergraduate or graduate level. There is also the expectation of advising at the PhD level. On the research mission, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a research stream that will contribute to the accounting discipline. Finally, the faculty is expected to serve on department and collegiate committees.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in accounting or a related discipline prior to beginning employment. We encourage applications from candidates who are close to completion of a doctoral degree at the time of application.

Preferred Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate potential for teaching and research excellence, including the potential to generate publications in high-quality journals in accounting and related fields, and a strong commitment to serve the department, the school, and the profession.

The Department of Accounting consists of 12 tenure-track faculty members committed to excellence in teaching and research. The tenure-track teach accounting courses to undergraduate and masters' level students, and accounting research seminars to PhD students. The faculty conducts empirical/archival and theoretical/analytical research in accounting and related disciplines.

Pay Range: $245,000 - $265,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents, both required and optional materials, may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

REQUIRED application materials include:

• CV/resume
• Cover letter
• Job market paper
• A statement of contributions/commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• At least two professional references

OPTIONAL application materials include:

• Additional writing samples (papers)
• Student evaluation of teaching (if available)

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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