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Tenure-Track, Accounting (Open Rank)
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Tenure-Track, Accounting (Open Rank)
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Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000.
Posting Number: F000460
Position Title: Tenure-Track, Accounting (Open Rank)
Department: School of Business & Entrepreneurship
Division: Academic Affairs
Faculty Status: Full-time Tenure Track Faculty
Supervisor Title: Chair, Department of Accounting
Status: Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty
Tenure Track: Yes
Position Summary: The Department of Accounting in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting, to begin Fall 2026. All areas of accounting will be considered (AIS, financial, managerial, tax). There may also be opportunities to teach an occasional course outside of the department. Two tenure-track positions are available. It is an exciting time for the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at NCC. In fall 2025 SBE saw a 61% increase in first year business majors, a newly endowed deanship in 2025 to support faculty and strategic priorities, and a new strategic plan including highlights such as faculty excellence, teaching excellence, student success, experiential learning, and visibility and distinction. As stated in our mission, the School of Business and Entrepreneurship develops principled leaders through exceptional academic programs and experiential opportunities.
The Duties in This Role Include
Provide instruction for a variety of accounting courses, including principles of financial and managerial accounting, carrying a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year. The typical teaching load is 3-2 with 4-credit hour classes across fall and spring semesters. First year faculty may receive a one course reduction for participation in new faculty orientation and professional development. Start-up funds may also be available for new faculty.
Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions and independent study opportunities.
Engage students in research as applicable.
Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with the Accounting Department to further develop teaching and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences.
Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.
Basic Qualifications
The successful candidate will have completed an advanced degree (MST or a PhD or DBA in Accounting or closely related field) or be on track to complete the terminal degree by Fall 2026.
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA certification
Demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research
Salary Range The budgeted salary range for this position is: $90,000 to $115,000.
Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Application Window Open date: October 6, 2025
Initial review date: November 7, 2025
Final date: December 31, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Employment Conditions An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
EEO Statement North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000.
Posting Number: F000460
Position Title: Tenure-Track, Accounting (Open Rank)
Department: School of Business & Entrepreneurship
Division: Academic Affairs
Faculty Status: Full-time Tenure Track Faculty
Supervisor Title: Chair, Department of Accounting
Status: Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty
Tenure Track: Yes
Position Summary: The Department of Accounting in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting, to begin Fall 2026. All areas of accounting will be considered (AIS, financial, managerial, tax). There may also be opportunities to teach an occasional course outside of the department. Two tenure-track positions are available. It is an exciting time for the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at NCC. In fall 2025 SBE saw a 61% increase in first year business majors, a newly endowed deanship in 2025 to support faculty and strategic priorities, and a new strategic plan including highlights such as faculty excellence, teaching excellence, student success, experiential learning, and visibility and distinction. As stated in our mission, the School of Business and Entrepreneurship develops principled leaders through exceptional academic programs and experiential opportunities.
The Duties in This Role Include
Provide instruction for a variety of accounting courses, including principles of financial and managerial accounting, carrying a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year. The typical teaching load is 3-2 with 4-credit hour classes across fall and spring semesters. First year faculty may receive a one course reduction for participation in new faculty orientation and professional development. Start-up funds may also be available for new faculty.
Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions and independent study opportunities.
Engage students in research as applicable.
Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with the Accounting Department to further develop teaching and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences.
Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.
Basic Qualifications
The successful candidate will have completed an advanced degree (MST or a PhD or DBA in Accounting or closely related field) or be on track to complete the terminal degree by Fall 2026.
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA certification
Demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research
Salary Range The budgeted salary range for this position is: $90,000 to $115,000.
Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Application Window Open date: October 6, 2025
Initial review date: November 7, 2025
Final date: December 31, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Employment Conditions An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
EEO Statement North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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