Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term
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Job overview
Michigan State University’s Department of Accounting and Information Systems seeks an Instructor or Assistant Professor on a recurring basis to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in accounting and information systems, with emphasis on financial accounting and tax-related subjects. The position may teach in person or online. A master’s degree in accounting is required for the Instructor position, and a Ph.D. is required for the Assistant Professor position. Prior higher-education accounting teaching experience and a CPA are preferred, not required.
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Working/Functional Title
Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Eli Broad College of business at Michigan State University seeks someone to teach either in-person or online undergraduate level or graduate level courses that may cover different subject areas in accounting and information systems, with an emphasis on financial accounting and tax related courses. A successful applicant will have a Master's degree in Accounting, with or without a CPA, or a Ph.D. in Accounting. Previous experience teaching accounting at a higher education institution is preferred.
Position is planned for a recurring basis.
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
Minimum Requirements
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M.S. in Accounting or related
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Ph.D. in Accounting or related
Master's degree required for Instructor Position and PhD required for Assistant Professor
Desired Qualifications
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M.S. or Ph.D. in Accounting;
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Possession of CPA is preferred but not required;
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Prior teaching experience in Accounting at a higher education institution is preferred
Required Application Materials
CV
Letter of Interest
Minimum of three (3) maximum of five (5) references
Review of Applications Begins On
11/20/2026
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 Accounting and Information Systems Department is know for our outstanding faculty as well as our excellence in research and teaching. The AIS department is ranked 16th overall in research by the BYU research rankings. Our undergraduate, Master's and Accounting Doctoral programs are all ranked in the top 20 overall by the Public Accounting Report.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,955 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$115–162K/yr789 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 171 open Professor jobs in Michigan and 2,955 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Michigan State University (this employer)68 open
- Michigan State University(MSU)51 open
- University of Michigan25 open
- Experience
- Professor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (353 postings).
- Education
- 2,087 of the 2,955 open Professor jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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