Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting The Department of Business and Communication and the Accounting program at Briar Cliff University seek to fill an Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting position to begin in Spring 2027 (preferred) or Fall 2027. This is a 9-month, tenure-eligible position focused on advancing knowledge through teaching, professional development, and service within the university
community. The successful candidate will teach courses in beginning and advanced accounting, general business, and other courses that serve the University’s general education curriculum, known as the Core Values Curriculum. The typical faculty teaching load is 24 credits over the normal academic year. Collaboration with colleagues across departments and programs, and participation in curriculum development are
essential to ensure the academic program remains current and rigorous. Additionally, faculty engage in professional development, complete institutional and departmental service, and advise students regarding experiential learning opportunities in addition to their coursework, supporting their professional growth and contributing to the broader educational mission. The successful candidate should have at minimum a
Masters in Accounting or related field, and CPA licensure; a terminal degree in accounting or related field is preferred. The successful candidate should have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level, a strong record of successfully advising and mentoring students, interest in maintaining their own intellectual creativity, and an ability to contribute to curriculum development and academic service.
Founded in 1930 and rooted in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, Briar Cliff University is a vibrant, values-based community dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth. Located on the scenic Loess Hills overlooking the Missouri River, "The Cliff" maintains a tight-knit learning environment with an institutional 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Academically, the university offers over 30 undergraduate programs
and several respected graduate degrees, including regionally recognized programs in Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Sport Management. Our commitment to the student-athlete experience is equally robust; as members of the NAIA and Great Plains Athletic Conference, the Briar Cliff Chargers have earned 19 conference championships and were recently honored as an NAIA Champions of Character Gold Level institution. A city of
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