Assistant Professor of Accounting
 University of Wisconsin - Stout | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonie | |
 Dec 13, 2025 | |
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Job Category: Employment Type: Job Profile: Job Duties: VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Assistant Professor, Accounting The Business Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout seeks individuals with an expertise in accounting, a passion for teaching, an inquisitive disposition for applied research, and leadership skills to fill one tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August of 2026. Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, UW-Stout fulfills its mission as Wisconsin's polytechnic university by preparing career-ready, creative thinkers who graduate equipped with the knowledge and skills to emerge as leaders in their workplaces and communities. UW-Stout' s polytechnic tenets prioritize active learning and instructional pedagogy that is developed through cross-disciplinary collaboration with business and industry partners. We invite applications from scholars who will embody this mission to support our students, college, and the dynamic business world. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum / Required • Master's in Business, Accounting, Finance or closely related field plus five (5) years of accounting experience and one (1) year of teaching or training experience. • A CPA license (Active or Inactive) or CMA (Active or Inactive) required by employment Highly Desired/Preferred
Note: A terminal degree (Ph.D., DBA, etc.) required for promotion to full professor, unless by special exception process. RESPONSIBILITIES Teach undergraduate courses in Accounting including Introduction to Financial Accounting, Corporate and Managerial Accounting and application software for spreadsheets and databases. Additional courses could include Accounting for Management Decisions, Cost Accounting and Tax Accounting. A normal teaching load is 12 credits per semester. While the focus is on teaching, there are clear expectations of scholarly research and service activities. This position may require alternative delivery methods and/or non-traditional teaching times. Academic advisement and assessment of student learning in business-related programs is also significant in this position. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION The Department of Business is one of eight departments within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Management and delivers courses that serve 20 undergraduate majors, including bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Supply Chain Management, The Department of Business currently has 12 full-time faculty members and typically offers 50 different courses. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete applications received by 11: 59 pm cst, January 12 To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials:
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Frazier Clark Email: clarkf@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Suzanne Rowan Phone: (715) 232-1311 Email: rowans@uwstout.edu ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Minimum starting salary of $76,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. Official transcripts required at time of hire. *See comment In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information EEO Statement CAMPUS INFORMATION University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow's leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #Stout Proud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society. UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority. We offer 30+ professional certificates to upskill careers and 80+ programs in art, design and graphics; business and management; education; human and social sciences; IT and communications; and science, engineering, and math. On a campus where labs and studios outnumber traditional classrooms by 3: 1, our first-class learning environments and digital infrastructure provide 6,900+ students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantages-all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education. Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community Key Job Responsibilities: Guidelines to ensure consideration:
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |