Assistant/Associate Professor, Accounting

Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position in the Accounting Department at Bradley University starting January 2027 or August 2027. The successful candidate is expected to teach, conduct scholarly research, mentor students, and contribute service to the university and community.

We seek applicants with teaching and research interests related to financial accounting, although other subdisciplines within accounting will be considered. The successful candidate should also be willing to offer courses in financial or managerial principles.

The position may involve teaching both in person and online courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Commitment to and evidence of outstanding teaching, strong publication potential, and a focused research agenda are required. Faculty are expected to maintain a high level of scholarly research and service.

The Foster College of Business is proud to be one of only 189 schools that are AACSB accredited in both business and accounting. The college is co-located with the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology in a $100 million state-of-the-art facility, the Business and Engineering Convergence Center, which provides an exceptional collaborative teaching and learning environment.

Bradley University ranked #183 overall nationally in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report with a top 40 undergraduate engineering program. Bradley offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment at Bradley for a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. The Accounting Department is one of five departments in the Foster College of Business, which serves approximately 600 undergraduate business students through 17 programs of study and offers several graduate programs.

Bradley's Accounting program delivers top-tier results to its students, with student CPA Exam pass rates consistently ranking among Illinois's best.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or terminal degree (e.g., JD/LLM) in Accounting or closely related field is required, although those with ABD status with expected degree completion prior to start date will be considered. A degree from an AASCB-accredited institution and professional credential is preferred. Applicants must have an understanding of, and a commitment to, creating an inclusive environment, and the ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a professional certification and work experience in the profession.

Required Application Materials:

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered, to include:

• Cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research activity and plan
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students' opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. More information regarding our benefits is available here: www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.