What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Accounting position at University of Indianapolis?
Job Description
The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis is seeking to add faculty to accommodate growth in its Accounting programs. The School seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor in Accounting. This is a full-time, tenure or non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position with a start date of August 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by March 1st, 2025.
The successful candidate will be an expert in the fields of financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, individual income tax, corporate/estate tax, financial statement analysis, plus other related course topics offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at UIndy. The candidate will have a passion for teaching, research, and innovation; and will contribute to advancing the university’s commitment to excellence in education, bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications.
Teaching may occur in face to face, hybrid, or fully asynchronous online modalities. Excellence in teaching is paramount for success, so candidates with a track record of excellence in teaching at the higher education level will be strongly favored. Professional certifications or continuing professional education are a plus.
The University of Indianapolis is a private, comprehensive university whose motto is “Education for Service.” Founded in 1902, UIndy has a home campus of nearly 5,000 students. Ranked in the top tier of Midwest universities by U.S. News; World Report, the University is situated in the 16th largest city in the United States and is located on an attractive 65 acre urban campus only 10 minutes from one of “America’s Best Downtowns” per Forbes Magazine. Indianapolis has a very affordable cost of living and offers a rich social and intellectual confluence of professionals, artists, and cultural/educational events as well as numerous amateur and professional sports.
The ACBSP-accredited School of Business has a collegial faculty and is home to 700-plus students in 8 undergraduate majors and the MBA, Master of Science in Management (MSM), and Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) graduate programs. Personal attention, small interactive classes, and flexible programming are the rule rather than the exception. The School curricula are built around Applied Business Projects and Experiential Learning. Faculty supervise student projects that work with clients in the local business community. The School also has a long-running joint degree program with Ningbo Tech University in Ningbo, China and teaches classes in English in Ningbo.
The ideal candidate would have a Doctorate degree in the accounting field or a combination of a Master’s degree and CPA. Prior experience in applied consulting or work experience in the field is highly desirable; prior quality teaching is a plus.
Requirements/Qualifications
Education:
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis is seeking to add faculty to accommodate growth in its Accounting programs. The School seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor in Accounting. This is a full-time, tenure or non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position with a start date of August 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by March 1st, 2025.
The successful candidate will be an expert in the fields of financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, individual income tax, corporate/estate tax, financial statement analysis, plus other related course topics offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at UIndy. The candidate will have a passion for teaching, research, and innovation; and will contribute to advancing the university’s commitment to excellence in education, bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications.
Teaching may occur in face to face, hybrid, or fully asynchronous online modalities. Excellence in teaching is paramount for success, so candidates with a track record of excellence in teaching at the higher education level will be strongly favored. Professional certifications or continuing professional education are a plus.
The University of Indianapolis is a private, comprehensive university whose motto is “Education for Service.” Founded in 1902, UIndy has a home campus of nearly 5,000 students. Ranked in the top tier of Midwest universities by U.S. News; World Report, the University is situated in the 16th largest city in the United States and is located on an attractive 65 acre urban campus only 10 minutes from one of “America’s Best Downtowns” per Forbes Magazine. Indianapolis has a very affordable cost of living and offers a rich social and intellectual confluence of professionals, artists, and cultural/educational events as well as numerous amateur and professional sports.
The ACBSP-accredited School of Business has a collegial faculty and is home to 700-plus students in 8 undergraduate majors and the MBA, Master of Science in Management (MSM), and Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) graduate programs. Personal attention, small interactive classes, and flexible programming are the rule rather than the exception. The School curricula are built around Applied Business Projects and Experiential Learning. Faculty supervise student projects that work with clients in the local business community. The School also has a long-running joint degree program with Ningbo Tech University in Ningbo, China and teaches classes in English in Ningbo.
The ideal candidate would have a Doctorate degree in the accounting field or a combination of a Master’s degree and CPA. Prior experience in applied consulting or work experience in the field is highly desirable; prior quality teaching is a plus.
Requirements/Qualifications
Education:
- PHD or Masters and CPA is required
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to inspire and mentor students.
- A collaborative approach to teaching.
- Teaching a variety of accounting courses at the university level.
- Strong background in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, individual income tax, corporate/estate tax, financial statement analysis as well as their applications in various industries.
- Build and maintain partnerships with industry leaders to facilitate internships, collaborations, and student placement in related fields.
- Serve as an expert and thought in accounting, offering workshops, seminars, and public lectures.
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Discount
- Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
- Employee Discounts & Services
- Free Parking
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center
