Instructor or Assistant Professor of Accounting Department: Robert W. Plaster School of Business Location: Columbia MO 65216 Type: Academic Faculty Term: TenureTrack if either of the following is earned at the time of hire: 1 Terminal degree; or 2 a combination of a Masters Degree in a required content area and a Certified Public Accountant License. If strictly a Masters degree has been earned at the time of hire then term is oneyear with eligibility for annual renewal until either a Certified Public Accountant license or another Terminal degree is earned. Proposed Start Date: August 2025 Pay: $66750 if strictly a Masters Degree in a required content area has been earned at time of hire. $72000 if both a Masters Degree in the required content area and a license as a Certified Public Accountant have both been earned at time of hire. (Pay range may vary based on geographic location) Diversity Statement: Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone. Description: Columbia College Business Administration Department in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business invites applications for fulltime faculty at the Main Campus located in Columbia Missouri for the Fall 2025 academic year. Be a part of a dedicated dynamic and wellrespected faculty that supports innovation creativity and a strong dedication to academic excellence. Teaching program coordination professional development and service are all required aspects of the position. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting. Customarily an Instructor or Assistant Professor teaches 24 academic hours per academic year with 12 academic hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Departmental service responsibilities include but are not limited to curriculum development and oversight of relevant course offerings in all Columbia College locations participation in department meetings faculty association committees student advising and other service activities such as academic assessment and curriculum development cocurricular activities and College events (may require occasional afternoon evening and/or weekend commitments). Columbia College has nationwide locations and a strong online program the successful candidate should be able to assist the department with curricular needs development and oversight in all teaching venues. Compliance with College policies and directions including but not limited to keeping records providing grades on a timely basis maintaining office hours and evaluating student performance etc. is required. Strong interpersonal skills crosscultural sensitivity and demonstrated potential to contribute positively to a College community are expected. Competitive salary commensurate with credentials and experience. This position will support several programs including B.S. Accounting Master of Business Administration with the Accounting Concentration and the M.S. in Accountancy. The Robert W. Plaster School of Business has eleven fulltime faculty. More details about the programs can be found here: Robert W. Plaster School of Business. Qualifications: A Masters degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Accounting is required while a Master of Accountancy is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have earned either of the aforementioned Masters degrees and a Certified Public Accountant license. Current industry experience in an associated field and/or college teaching experience are required. The ideal candidate will also have the following: - Motivation to develop authentic relationships with students;
- Desire to work with the Dean and other faculty on executing a strategic plan for the Robert W. Plaster School of Business;
- Comfort with adapting to a changing higher education landscape;
- Experience providing effective studentcentered teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners;
- Experience implementing with innovative teaching approaches to teaching and curriculum development in both traditional classrooms and distance education; and
- Experience with curriculum development.
Candidates that reflect the diversity of the Colleges student population and surrounding community are strongly encouraged to apply. To Apply: - Applications received by March 17th will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
- To be considered submit applications online at ccis/jobs. Please include:
- Completed Columbia College application
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names of three references from professional colleagues
- Statements of your philosophy of teaching
- Copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
This job description is not meant to be allinclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position. Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide. Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources atfor a printed copy.
Employment Type
Full Time
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