Assistant/Associate Professor-Business

Experience Required

5yrs

Minimum Education Required

Master’s degree in a business or closely related discipline, paired with a minimum of five (5) years of pertinent industry experience.

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Department: Business

Employment Type: Full-Time/Academic Year/Tenurable

The Department of Business at Montana Technological University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professor with an August 2027 appointment. The successful candidate must be able to teach a variety of undergraduate business courses using multiple delivery methods but will primarily focus on courses required under the Department’s undergraduate Accounting Option. A master’s degree in a business or related discipline and five years of pertinent industry experience or an earned doctorate with a business focused undergraduate or graduate degree is required. Preferred qualifications include an active accounting certification (CPA, CMA, CIMA, etc.), a master’s degree in accounting, experience using and/or teaching advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP or equivalent ERP platform, undergraduate level teaching experience, and pertinent business-related industry experience. The primary requirement of this position is academic instruction, therefore a required skill for the successful candidate will be excellent written and oral communication and a demonstrated ability to use a variety of technologies for course delivery and management.

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by November 22, 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties:

The Associate/Assistant Professor will become a team member of the faculty of Montana Technological University in the Department of Business. The successful candidate must be able to teach a variety of business courses using multiple delivery methods but will primarily focus on required courses under the Department’s undergraduate Accounting Option. The normal teaching load is four courses per semester with the potential for course reduction given for value adding activities related to scholarship and service. Additionally, the candidate will be required to advise undergraduate students, serve on committees, and commit to professional development and/or scholarly activity. The faculty member will be evaluated for tenure and promotion purposes in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following eligibility paths:

Path A: A Master’s degree in a business or closely related discipline, paired with a minimum of five (5) years of pertinent industry experience.

Path B: An earned Doctorate degree, supported by a business-focused undergraduate or graduate degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications: Active professional accounting certification (CPA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Education Focus: A Master’s degree specifically in Accounting.

Teaching Experience: Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Technical Skills: Experience using and/or teaching Advanced Microsoft Excel.

Systems & Analytics: Experience using and/or teaching data analytics and ERP platforms, specifically Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or equivalent platforms.

Industry Experience: Pertinent, hands-on business-related industry experience.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

Assistant/Associate Professor-Business

Job Type

Full Time