JOBS AT EIU

Assistant Professor in Accounting

Eastern Illinois University, School of Business invites applicants for a full-time, 9-month tenure- track faculty position in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses including auditing and a secondary area such as data analytics and emerging technologies. In addition to teaching, in F2F, online and hybrid formats, the candidate will be expected to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in service activities at the school and university levels. The position begins in fall 2025.

Candidates with PhD or DBA from an AACSB-accredited accounting program are preferred, although ABDs close to completion will be considered. Established or potential record for research in peer-reviewed journals and evidence of strong instructional effectiveness are essential, as are strong communications and interpersonal skills. Experience with teaching online, business experience, and professional certification are desirable. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience with promoting inclusive excellence is required.

To successfully apply, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research philosophy, and names and contact information {including phone numbers and email addresses} for three references. Applications must be submitted electronically to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/151740. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all preliminary interviews are scheduled. For questions about the search, please contact Dr. Crystal Lin, Search Committee Chair at cylin@eiu.edu.

Eastern Illinois University, a public university, places priority on teaching excellence for a student body in a residential setting. Approximately 7,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. EIU offers Bachelor of Science in Business with Accountancy major and Masters of Business Administration {MBA} with Accountancy Concentration degrees. There are approximately 800 business majors and minors, and 100 MBA students. The University is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the School of Business and the Accountancy Program are fully accredited by AACSB.

Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.  

The University and Community:  Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff and students. EIU boasts a rich, tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest’s top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois – a comfortable and safe east central town within a two-to three-hour drive of three major metropolitan areas -- Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. 

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/female/disability/veteran - committed to achieving a diverse community