Assistant Professor-Tenure System

Position Summary The Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University invites applications for multiple full-time tenure track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. The focus is on candidates with a research emphasis in archival financial accounting topics, but we welcome candidates from other areas to apply. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or related field as of June 1, 2027. We are interested in candidates who produce research of excellent quality that will have a high impact on the field. The primary responsibilities for each position include research, teaching, and engaging in service activities for the academic discipline, department, college, and university. Candidates must have the ability to teach successfully in undergraduate and graduate programs. We are looking for candidates who can contribute to the thought leadership and excellence of our current group of accounting and information systems faculty. Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. ### Required Degree Doctorate -Ph.D. in Accounting or related field as of June 1, 2027 ### Minimum Requirements Ph.D. in Accounting or related field as of June 1, 2027 ### Required Application Materials CV, Letter of Interest, Teaching Philosophy, Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness ### Review of Applications Begins On 07/31/2026 We encourage applicants to continue to apply after 7/31/2026 as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the positions have been filled. ### Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon. ### Website https://broad.msu.edu/accounting/ ### Department Statement The Department of Accounting and Information Systems is known for our outstanding faculty as well as our excellence in research and teaching.The AIS department is ranked 19th overall in archival research by the BYU research rankings, and our PhD program is ranked 14th using the same rankings. Our undergraduate and masters programs are all ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News among public universities. Named as one of the top 10 universities in the nation to work for, Michigan State Universityis located in East Lansing, Michigan, an attractive community appreciated for its high quality of life, excellent schools, and easy access tomajor Midwest population centers, along with boundless recreation and cultural opportunities. The Eli Broad College of Business, with over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, consistently ranks among the top public business schools. ### MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.