Open Rank Tenure Track Professor of Accounting - Accounting & Finance

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vison, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! 

JOB TITLE:   

Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor of Accounting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the College of Business at the University of Wyoming invites applications for an open rank tenure-track position in Accounting beginning Fall 2025. We invite applicants with qualifications to teach and conduct research in any accounting discipline. The current teaching needs include tax and/or financial accounting at the graduate level.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the strong teaching reputation of the department's faculty and publish high-quality peer-reviewed research in accounting and closely related fields.

Qualified candidates should submit an online application, including the required materials listed below. 

Review of application materials will begin on October 29, 2024. However, the position will remain open until filled. Only completed applications will be considered. Interested candidates may email the Department and Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kenny Zheng at kzheng@uwyo.edu for more information.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Ph.D. in Accounting or closely related field from an AACSB accredited program in hand by start date of employment
• Demonstrated potential for research publication in high-quality accounting journals
• Three or more years of university teaching experience in accounting or having completed a Ph.D within the last three years

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Evidence of on-going high-quality research productivity
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• CPA license
• Commitment to departmental, college, university, and professional service

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

• Completed online application including:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Recent scholarly publications and/or working papers
  • Contact information for three professional references
• We may request letters of recommendation from the three references in the review process, but the letters are not required at the time of application. 

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/29/2024 will receive full consideration. 

THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS:

The University of Wyoming College of Business (http://www.uwyo.edu/business/) is AACSB accredited and is located in a state-of-the-art, Leeds-certified building. The College currently offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and professional sales. The College offers Master of Business Administration degrees, master’s degrees in accounting, economics, and finance, and Ph.D. degrees in marketing and economics. It is one of 10 member schools of the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative College Program. The college has recently undertaken several major initiatives including the creation of the Green-Johnson Student Success Center, the Center for Professional Selling, the Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation, the Center for Principle-Based Leadership and Ethics, the Low-Income Tax Clinic, and a campus-wide entrepreneurship program. The college has a reputation of stakeholder engagement and regularly supports outreach initiatives such as the Jackson Leadership Conference and the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede. Finally, the college prioritizes student experiences and has worked with generous donors to create extra-curricular learning events such as the Ellbogen 50k Entrepreneurship Competition, the Wyoming Collegiate Business Ethics Case Competition, and several sales competitions.

THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE:

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in each discipline. The Accounting and Finance faculty have published in high-quality accounting journals such as Accounting Horizons, Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, Behavioral Research in Accounting, Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting Auditing and Finance, Journal of the American Taxation Association, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of International Accounting Research, Journal of Management Accounting Research, Review of Finance, and Review of Financial Studies.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/