Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term

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

• M.S. in Accounting or related
• Ph.D. in Accounting or related 

Master's degree required for Instructor Position and PhD required for Assistant Professor 

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Accounting;
• Possession of CPA is preferred but not required;
• 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.