POSITION SUMMARY:
Date application must be received for priority consideration by: November 13, 2026
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: September 16, 2027
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Faculty
Division/Department: School of Business, Business
Compensation Range: $68,156 - $72,330 (Assistant Professor YIR 1-4) commensurate with experience in a comparable faculty appointment and according to the SOU faculty collective bargaining agreement
Faculty Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code anticipated: 52.03, Accounting and Related Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: 9 month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Work Location Type: On Campus
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
Finalist Candidates for faculty positions shall provide copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the search committee at the time they are notified that they are a finalist.
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) teaching philosophy; (4) names and contact information for three professional references. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The School of Business and Economics at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professors in Accounting.
Teaching responsibilities include three accounting or related business courses per term at the undergraduate and graduate levels both in-person and online.
Other responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, service to the department/university, research, professional affiliations as appropriate, and other responsibilities as assigned.
We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The start date is September 2027 and the position will be open until filled with priority deadline of November 13, 2026.
Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Ashland International Film Festival, and the Britt Music Festival. The region is noted for its unparalleled biodiversity and the university lies in close proximity to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Rogue Valley is renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and biking.
Minimum Qualifications
Initial appointment at the rank of assistant professor requires a CPA, Master’s in a related field, and 5 years of related experience in the field of Accounting
Applicants should have at least one year of experience…