Professor of Accounting (Tenure Track)

Professor of Accounting (Tenure Track)

Blackburn College, ranked #1 among baccalaureate colleges in Illinois and
#20 nationwide by WashingtonMonthly, located in Carlinville, IL, invites applications for a full-time, teaching-focused,
tenure-trackposition in Accounting to teach undergraduate courses in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting,Intermediate Accounting,
Accounting Information Systems, Cost Accounting, Federal Income Tax,Auditing, and Advanced Accounting, along with additional business or
related courses aligned with theirexpertise. Blackburn College is a four-year liberal arts college known for its distinctive
student-managedwork program.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate dedication to:

• Student-centered teaching and learning
• Commitment to high-quality undergraduate education and advising
• Recognition of
  diverse learning styles and motivations
• Effective communication and collaboration with students and colleagues
• Mentoring
  students through the college’s unique student-managed work program

Qualifications for the position
include:

• CPA or CMA credential and/or MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting (required)
• Experience in the
  workforce
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level

The Woodson Center for Business and Economics Department at
Blackburn College emphasizeshands-on, experiential learning that connects academic theory with practical application, preparingstudents for
success in fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship,and economics. Through a combination of classroom
instruction, real-world projects, case studies,simulations, and field trips, students develop the analytical, technical, and communication
skills thattoday’s employers value. As part of Blackburn’s unique student-managed work program, businessstudents gain
professional experience by participating in campus operations, collaborating oncommunity-based projects, and managing real business
functions, fostering leadership, teamwork, andaccountability. The Business and Economics Department cultivates a collaborative and
inclusiveenvironment where faculty and students work closely together to apply business principles to real-worldchallenges, engage with
local and regional organizations, and promote ethical and socially responsiblebusiness practices.

Position
Requirements:

• Teach four (4) in-person courses per semester, based on need and faculty availability
  (flexibilityrequired)
• Advise students (typically after the first year in the position)
• Maintain scheduled, in-person
  office hours
• Attend Division meetings and regular Faculty Assembly meetings
• Assist with student recruitment efforts by
  meeting with incoming students
• Provide service to the College through committee membership (typically after the first year inthe
  position)
• Participate in and help plan field trips and co-curricular activities for the Department
• Supervising Teaching
  Assistants
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning platforms such as Canvas, McGraw-Hill Connect,D2L/Brightspace, Blackboard to support
  effective course delivery
• Knowledgeable in using tax preparation software and other various accounting software,Microsoft Excel,
  and Microsoft Word

Starting date of August 10, 2026, contract runs August 2026 to May 2027, paid over twelvemonths.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Statement of
  Teaching Philosophy, including your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion inthe classroom
• Contact information (name, email,
  phone, address) for three professional references

Send application materials to:Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700
College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626or email hr@blackburn.edu.

Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position.Phone calls or
walk-ins will not be accepted.Blackburn College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should be legally permitted to work inthe
United States; Blackburn is not able to sponsor faculty visas for employment immigration.

Salary Range: $60,000–$70,000,
commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Blackburn College offers a robust benefits package. For details, visithttps://blackburn.edu/about/administrative-offices/human-resources/ and click on the EmployeeBenefits Summary tab.

Review of applications will begin January 14, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.