Assistant Professor (Accountancy)

Salary: $22,134.00 Monthly

Location : Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: 2500648

Department: Accountancy-SIUC

Opening Date: 01/08/2026

Closing Date: 2/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:: Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA

FTE: 1.0

Description

The School of Accountancy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale announces an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Preference will be given to candidates with research specialization in taxation. Candidates will also be required to teach courses related to the taxation area of specialization. The anticipated starting date for both positions is August 11, 2026. Review of applications will begin February 28, 2026; applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

Research - Undertake approved scholarly research program publishable in premier and high-quality journals and acceptable for quality presentations.

Teaching - Includes undergraduate and/or graduate responsibility in the primary area of taxation and individual's and secondary teaching specialty areas. Current standard load is six hours (2 courses) per semester, with an approved research program.

Service - Participate in service and governance activities as a representative of the School, College, and/or University in professional, community, and university organizations.

Support and positively contribute to SIU's mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a PhD, or appropriate terminal degree, in accounting or related field at the effective date of employment.

Applicants who have completed all but the dissertation and who expect to complete all requirements for the doctorate prior to August 11, 2026, will be considered.

The individual should have a research agenda aimed at high quality publications in locations such as AAA section journals and a teaching interest in taxation. Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. from an AACSB accredited institution.

Professional certification is preferred Required Documents: A letter of application, CV, and three references.

Contact: Randall Davis,

Supplemental Information

Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.

College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The University is in Carbondale, Illinois, approximately one hundred miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri. SIUC has approximately 9,500 undergraduate and 2,700 graduate students. We offer Bachelor of Science undergraduate academic degree programs in our School of Management and Marketing, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, and School of Accountancy. We offer graduate academic degrees with master's programs in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Business Analytics, Economics, Accountancy (MAcc), Business Analytics, and doctoral degree programs in Business Administration and Economics. Please visit our website at

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about,, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit:

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.

SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP)

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