Open Rank Non-Tenure-Line Faculty in Accounting

Posting Information

Position TitleOpen Rank Non-Tenure-Line Faculty in Accounting

Job Posting Number2027054APF

Job LocationSan Marcos

College/DivisionMcCoy College of Business

Department/SchoolDepartment of Accounting

Position Description

TheDepartment of Accounting (https://accounting.mccoy.txst.edu/) in the Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business at Texas State University invites applications for a faculty of practice position (open ranks- assistant, associate, or professor of practice) for Fall 2027. This position requires effective teaching of undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, engagement in applied scholarship, and service to students, the department, the profession, and the university. The position requires the faculty member to teach classes in person. The faculty of practice appointment provides a path for individuals who are entering higher education from established careers in professional practice or management.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications for All Ranks:

• Master’s degree in accounting, law, taxation or a related field from an AACSB accredited institution and active licensure as a CPA ; or a terminal degree (PhD, DBA , or JD) with a major in accounting, taxation, or related field from a school with AACSB or equivalent accreditation.

• The successful candidate must also possess qualifications required of Scholarly Practitioners (SP) or Instructional Practitioners (IP) under AACSB and Texas State University standards (available at https://www.mccoy.txst.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-resources/policies-procedures/college/cbapps-5-07.html).

Required qualifications for Assistant Professor of Practice rank in addition to qualifications listed above for All Ranks:

• Six years of experience in a professional practice or management role.

Required qualifications for Associate Professor of Practice rank in addition to qualifications listed above for All Ranks:

• Eight years of experience in a professional practice or management role.

• Significant university teaching experience.

Required qualifications for Professor of Practice rank in addition to qualifications listed above for All Ranks:

• Ten years of experience in a professional practice or management role.

• Significant university teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to engage with accounting firms and industry partners and mentor students through the recruitment process.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58919.

The confidential review of credentials will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit the following before December 31, 2026:

• Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications.

• Curriculum Vitae.

• Unofficial Transcripts (All in one document).

• Teaching evaluations if taught at prior institutions.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting Universities and letters of recommendation.

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start DateFall 2027

Posting Date10/19/2026

Review Date12/31/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provideacceptable documentationverifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitiousRun to R1strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58919

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