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Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting

Job Posted 3/9/2025
North Central College
Naperville, IL 60540
Category Accounting
Full-Time
Job Description
Posting Number:

F000376

Position Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting

Department:

Accounting

Division:

Academic Affairs

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Faculty Status:

Full-time Faculty

Supervisor Title:

Chair Accounting

Status:

Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty

Tenure Track:

Yes

Position Summary:

The Department of Accounting in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position, to begin Fall 2025. All areas of accounting will be considered (AIS, financial, managerial, tax). There may also be opportunities to teach an occasional course outside of the department. Appointment at the rank of assistant professor is likely, but qualified candidates may be considered for a higher rank.

The duties in this role include:

  • Teach 5 classes in an academic year or an equivalent to 20 credit hours
  • Teach some combination of: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Advanced, AIS, Fraud or Tax
  • Be available to mentor students outside of class (during office hours)
  • Become involved in student organizations, student research etc.
  • Stay current in the accounting field
  • Publish 2 articles in peer-reviewed journals every 5 years to maintain AACSB standards.
  • Participate in service to the department, including but not limited to: searches, student group advising, admissions days and outreach, curricular oversight and implementation
  • Participate in college-wide service, including required meetings and events and major service roles

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application:
  • An advanced degree, either an MST, PhD, or DBA in Accounting.
  • Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.

Preferred qualifications
(not required qualifications for the position):
  • CPA certification would be a plus.
  • Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Application Requirements:
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
  3. Statement of teaching philosophy
  4. Contact information for three professional references
About NCC:
Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: .

North Central College is an EEO Employer.

The salary range for this position: $95,000-$105,000
Open date: January 1, 2025
Initial review date: February 2, 2025
Final date:
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Interested candidates should complete an application, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references in an electronic format to: .

For further information, contact Sarah Kostelny, Chair, Department of Accounting, at .

Employment Conditions:

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College's background screening process.

Number of Vacancies:

1

EEO Statement:

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at or

Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled:

Yes