Assistant Professor of Accounting

Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Accounting to join our College of Business, Accounting team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $125,000 - $135,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

Central Washington University (CWU), Department of Accounting invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Accounting beginning in September 2025. Candidates with teaching interests in all areas of accounting will be considered. The College of Business provides excellent resources for research. CWU has access to WRDS and currently has the following subscriptions: CRSP, Compustat Merged database, Capital IQ, BoardEx, FISD, SEC filings, and ESG data. In addition, CWU has excellent library resources.

CWU is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates apply.

The Department of Accounting has 5 full-time faculty members and offers an attractive teaching load with small classes and a close-knit teaching environment. The Department hosts one of the largest undergraduate accounting program in the State of Washington using in-person classroom, hybrid, hyflex, distance education, and online formats. CWU offers the undergraduate accounting major and graduate specializations in Management Accounting and Taxation. CWU's College of Business is accredited by AACSB-International.

Please address in your cover letter:

• Ph.D. in accounting or related field. Candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of the dissertation may also be considered.
• Candidates teaching experience in multiple modalities as mentioned above.
• Established or potential record for research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrable commitment to CWU's mission of inclusion and diversity.
• Relevant industry and practical experiences. These may include industry-driven research and scholarship agenda(s).

Preferred Qualifications (please address in your cover letter:)

• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.)
• Experience or interest in developing and updating curriculum.
• Interest and experience in providing learners with experiential learning opportunities.
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
• A record of promoting inclusivity in classrooms and academic work environments.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000, based on a full-time nine-month appointment.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Appointment: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9-month Appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be available. Central Washington University is on the quarter system with appointments from mid-September through mid-June.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance. https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/human-resources/benefits-leave/index.php

Additional Information: For additional information about the University, visit: http://www.cwu.edu
For additional information about Ellensburg, visit: http://www.myellensburg.com
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