What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Accounting position at University of Northern Iowa?
If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type “Find Jobs” in the search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Full Consideration Date
04/01/2025
Job Description
The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Accounting in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting position, starting in August 2025 or January 2026. Primary teaching responsibilities will be courses in Accounting Information Systems. The department has a secondary need in Tax.
The department is open to candidates with a variety of research agendas, areas of specialization, and methodological approaches. In-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours are required. Applicants seeking a balance in teaching/research responsibilities will find a collegial work environment, with a faculty actively engaged and committed to the growth and continuous improvement of the Department. Salary and benefits are competitive with peer institutions.
The Department of Accounting (www.business.uni.edu/accounting) consists of 10 full-time faculty members and approximately 400 accounting majors. In addition to the undergraduate program, the department also offers a Master of Accounting degree and an in-house CPA review program. The department has a long history of teaching excellence, high CPA exam pass rates, and active external engagement with the top CPA firms and major corporations. Our faculty are committed to high-quality scholarship and service to the academic community, and to the College’s scholar/teacher model. The department has also been recognized for innovation, as the recipient of the 2024 KPMG Accounting Program Innovation Award from the leadership section of the American Accounting Association.
The Wilson College of Business (http://business.uni.edu) is AACSB accredited and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments along with MBA and MAcc degrees. The Wilson College of Business has 53 full-time faculty members and 52 staff members and enrolls approximately 1,600 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. The Wilson College of Business is recognized as a "Best Business School" by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. The Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools, and delivers its MBA program in Shanghai. The Wilson College of Business has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while maintaining a strong scholarly profile.
The University's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. It was recently named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Waterloo-Cedar Falls has a combined population of approximately 170,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com.
Education Requirements
PhD or DBA in Business with an emphasis in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution required. ABDs near degree completion will be considered.
Required Qualifications
Strong teaching and research record or evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and relevant accounting work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification; stand-alone teaching experience; evidence of ability to create an engaged and applied classroom environment; evidence of ability to advance the academic, professional and personal success of students; and active participation in professional associations preferred.
For more information, please contact Eric Lee (Deloitte Professor of Accounting) at 319-273-2402 or email at eric.lee@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.
Application Instructions
All application materials received by April 1, 2025, will be given full consideration.
To Apply For This Position, Please Click On “Apply” And Complete The Employment Application. The Following Materials Must Be Attached When Applying
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.
If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.
Privacy Statement | Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement | Federal EEO Rights | E-Verify | Policies and Procedures | Tobacco Free Campus
Full Consideration Date
04/01/2025
Job Description
The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Accounting in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting position, starting in August 2025 or January 2026. Primary teaching responsibilities will be courses in Accounting Information Systems. The department has a secondary need in Tax.
The department is open to candidates with a variety of research agendas, areas of specialization, and methodological approaches. In-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours are required. Applicants seeking a balance in teaching/research responsibilities will find a collegial work environment, with a faculty actively engaged and committed to the growth and continuous improvement of the Department. Salary and benefits are competitive with peer institutions.
The Department of Accounting (www.business.uni.edu/accounting) consists of 10 full-time faculty members and approximately 400 accounting majors. In addition to the undergraduate program, the department also offers a Master of Accounting degree and an in-house CPA review program. The department has a long history of teaching excellence, high CPA exam pass rates, and active external engagement with the top CPA firms and major corporations. Our faculty are committed to high-quality scholarship and service to the academic community, and to the College’s scholar/teacher model. The department has also been recognized for innovation, as the recipient of the 2024 KPMG Accounting Program Innovation Award from the leadership section of the American Accounting Association.
The Wilson College of Business (http://business.uni.edu) is AACSB accredited and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments along with MBA and MAcc degrees. The Wilson College of Business has 53 full-time faculty members and 52 staff members and enrolls approximately 1,600 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. The Wilson College of Business is recognized as a "Best Business School" by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. The Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools, and delivers its MBA program in Shanghai. The Wilson College of Business has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while maintaining a strong scholarly profile.
The University's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. It was recently named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Waterloo-Cedar Falls has a combined population of approximately 170,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com.
Education Requirements
PhD or DBA in Business with an emphasis in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution required. ABDs near degree completion will be considered.
Required Qualifications
Strong teaching and research record or evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and relevant accounting work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification; stand-alone teaching experience; evidence of ability to create an engaged and applied classroom environment; evidence of ability to advance the academic, professional and personal success of students; and active participation in professional associations preferred.
For more information, please contact Eric Lee (Deloitte Professor of Accounting) at 319-273-2402 or email at eric.lee@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.
Application Instructions
All application materials received by April 1, 2025, will be given full consideration.
To Apply For This Position, Please Click On “Apply” And Complete The Employment Application. The Following Materials Must Be Attached When Applying
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Research Statement
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.
If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.
Privacy Statement | Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement | Federal EEO Rights | E-Verify | Policies and Procedures | Tobacco Free Campus
