Location: Minot
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Position Information
Accounting Faculty – Tenure Track
Full-time, Benefited
Position Number: 00012769
(Internal/External)
Position Summary:
The Department of Business at Minot State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Accounting,
with a start date of August 2026. The Department of Business, which houses the Accounting program, currently has 14 faculty members and over
400 students.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will depend on department needs and faculty interest
and expertise. All accounting faculty teach Financial Accounting, as well as other courses in the accounting curriculum, which may include
Auditing/Assurance, Individual and Corporate Tax, and Managerial Accounting. All courses cover both theoretical concepts and practical
applications. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both classroom and online modalities. A typical teaching load is 12
credit hours per semester at the undergraduate level. Other responsibilities will include providing student advisement, contributing to
university and community service, and engaging in research and scholarship.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting (without a master’s degree) may be
considered if they have significant applied professional accounting experience and a commitment to earn a Master’s degree in Accounting or
Taxation, after employed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Significant applied professional accounting
experience with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience teaching U.S. GAAP.
Certified Public Accountant
(CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
The
University:
MSU is a public institution of higher education with approximately 2750 students enrolled. MSU is built upon a core
commitment to students, learning, service, cooperation, and a respect for people and place. Candidates interested in helping us achieve this
goal are encouraged to apply for this position or contact us for more information.
The Department of Business offers Bachelor of
Science majors in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, and Marketing. The department also offers
Master of Science programs in Management and Sports Management, as well two graduate certificate programs. For more information, visit the
Department of Business page.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid full family
coverage for health insurance, TIAA retirement plan, competitive paid sabbatical leave, and tuition waiver benefits. Explore MSU Benefits.
Application
Instructions:
Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, a curriculum vita or resume, unofficial copies of all
academic transcripts, contact information for three professional references, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a statement of teaching
and research interests.
Contact
Any questions related to this position can be directed to the search committee
chair, Nicole Wald, via email at Nicole.R.Wald@minotstateu.edu or by phone at
701-858-3290.
Screening
In compliance with
federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued
employment.
About Us
Located in
north central North Dakota, Minot State University is a place where east meets west. Nestled on the northern edge of the Mouse River Valley,
the campus stands at the heart of the “Magic City.” The city of Minot – nicknamed the “Magic City” for its phenomenal growth during the
early 1900s – is a regional center for commerce, culture, healthcare, agribusiness, and industry.
Minot is home to Minot Air Force
Base and is a key service provider in the burgeoning Bakken oil play that’s made North Dakota’s economy one of the strongest in the United
States. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved
through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life. Our athletic
programs participate in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the NCAA Division
II.
Additional Information
Equal
Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and
members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their
gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain
confidential and separate from your application.
All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human
Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Confidentiality of
Application Materials:
Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify
an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search
committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
Veteran’s Preference:
Veteran’s
claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if
claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.
Clery
Statement:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State
University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the University’s policies, procedures and programs
concerning safety and security, as well at three years’ worth of crime statics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled
to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU
Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at http://www.minotstateu.edu/safety/documents/annual-security-report.pdf. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707.
