Minnesota
Assistant Professor, Accounting and Business Law (AA27031)
Minnesota, Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56006
## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).******Working Title:**Assistant Professor, Accounting and Business Law (AA27031)**Institution:**Minnesota State University, Mankato**Classification Title:**State University Faculty**Bargaining Unit / Union:**209: Inter Faculty Organization**City:**Mankato**FLSA:**Job Exempt**Full Time / Part Time:**Full time**Employment Condition:**Unclassified - Unlimited Academic**Salary Range:**$64,963.00 - $188,620.00**Salary Range:** Assistant Professor: $64,963 - $188,620**Salary Type:** Depends on qualifications**Position:** Tenure-Track (Probationary\*)**Application Deadline:** Review of applications will begin on January 29, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.**Job Description**
The Department of Accounting and Business Law in the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 17, 2026.* The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated training and experience appropriate to teach tax courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.* A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.* The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.* May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.* The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.* All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).* The successful candidate is expected to maintain their AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s ongoing AACSB accreditation process.* This position will advise undergraduate majors.**Minimum Qualifications*** Doctorate or terminal degree with an emphasis in taxation. (Doctoral/terminal degree must be completed by August 23, 2027.) People with a terminal degree in a non-tax area need not apply.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.* The successful candidate is expected to maintain their AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s ongoing AACSB accreditation process.**Preferred Qualification*** Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.* Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.* Experience teaching tax courses at undergraduate and graduate level.* Demonstrated excellence in teaching college or university-level classes.* Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery.* Demonstrated ability to use technology, develop, and deliver hybrid and online courses.* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.* Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations in alignment with the goals of the Accounting and Business Law department at MSU.**Other Requirements****Application Procedures:**
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.* Cover Letter* Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae* Contact Information for three (3) references* Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degreeCONTACT INFORMATION:
Kirsten Rosacker/PhD, CPA
Search Chair
150 Morris Hall, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5413
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: kirsten.rosacker@mnsu.edu\*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:.NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing .**About**
The Department of Accounting and Business Law has over 300 students enrolled in its Bachelor of Science in Accounting program and Master of Accounting (MAcc) programs. Graduates consistently exceed the national average of first-time pass rate on the uniform CPA examination and are actively recruited by the large public accounting firms and all regional public accounting firms. Accounting and business law faculty are teacher-scholars publishing widely and often in engagement with students and industry. For more information, visit the
and
program web pages.The College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato is an accredited member of AACSB International since 1997 and houses the departments of Accounting and Business Law, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, and Marketing and International Business as well as the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. One of the largest business schools in the region, each year over 2,000 students enroll in bachelor programs and short-program certificates including those in Accounting, Agribusiness and Food Innovation, Business
Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, International Business, Management and Marketing. The online Master of Accounting and MBA
programs as well as the Tax and Business Leadership graduate certificates are growing and providing a new level of access and relevancy for adult learners. Business minors in areas such as entrepreneurship and innovation, business administration, business law, financial planning, human resource management, and marketing are among the most popular at the University. More information about the College of Business can be found here: .**Additional Information**
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at:* The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.**University Demographics**
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Department of Accounting and Business Law in the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 17, 2026.* The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated training and experience appropriate to teach tax courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.* A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.* The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.* May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.* The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.* All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).* The successful candidate is expected to maintain their AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s ongoing AACSB accreditation process.* This position will advise undergraduate majors.**Minimum Qualifications*** Doctorate or terminal degree with an emphasis in taxation. (Doctoral/terminal degree must be completed by August 23, 2027.) People with a terminal degree in a non-tax area need not apply.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.* The successful candidate is expected to maintain their AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s ongoing AACSB accreditation process.**Preferred Qualification*** Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.* Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.* Experience teaching tax courses at undergraduate and graduate level.* Demonstrated excellence in teaching college or university-level classes.* Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery.* Demonstrated ability to use technology, develop, and deliver hybrid and online courses.* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.* Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations in alignment with the goals of the Accounting and Business Law department at MSU.**Other Requirements****Application Procedures:**
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.* Cover Letter* Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae* Contact Information for three (3) references* Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degreeCONTACT INFORMATION:
Kirsten Rosacker/PhD, CPA
Search Chair
150 Morris Hall, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5413
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: kirsten.rosacker@mnsu.edu\*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:.NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing .**About**
The Department of Accounting and Business Law has over 300 students enrolled in its Bachelor of Science in Accounting program and Master of Accounting (MAcc) programs. Graduates consistently exceed the national average of first-time pass rate on the uniform CPA examination and are actively recruited by the large public accounting firms and all regional public accounting firms. Accounting and business law faculty are teacher-scholars publishing widely and often in engagement with students and industry. For more information, visit the
and
program web pages.The College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato is an accredited member of AACSB International since 1997 and houses the departments of Accounting and Business Law, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, and Marketing and International Business as well as the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. One of the largest business schools in the region, each year over 2,000 students enroll in bachelor programs and short-program certificates including those in Accounting, Agribusiness and Food Innovation, Business
Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, International Business, Management and Marketing. The online Master of Accounting and MBA
programs as well as the Tax and Business Leadership graduate certificates are growing and providing a new level of access and relevancy for adult learners. Business minors in areas such as entrepreneurship and innovation, business administration, business law, financial planning, human resource management, and marketing are among the most popular at the University. More information about the College of Business can be found here: .**Additional Information**
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at:* The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.**University Demographics**
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and #J-18808-Ljbffr