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Career Track Scholarly Assistant/Associate/Professor in Accounting and Director of Accounting Relations Carson College of Business
Washington State University
Career Track Scholarly Assistant/Associate/Professor in Accounting and Director of Accounting Relations Carson College of Business
Washington State University
 Career Track Scholarly Assistant/Associate/Professor in Accounting and Director of Accounting Relations Carson College of Business Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: June 21, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career, 162-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Associate Professor - Career, 163-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Professor - Career Business Title: Career Track Scholarly Assistant/Associate/Professor in Accounting and Director of Accounting Relations | Carson College of Business Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Position Term: 9 Month Position Details: The Opportunity: The Carson College of Business at Washington State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the Pullman campus. This open-rank career-track appointment includes serving as Director of Accounting Relations and supporting the Department of Accounting. The successful candidate will lead efforts to advance student success in the department, collaborate with accounting faculty and staff, and contribute to the growth and opportunities for students in the accounting profession. Appointment rank will be at the career-track assistant, associate, or full professor level, based on qualifications. The position carries a renewable 3-year term, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026, with the opportunity for a pre-academic appointment starting on August 1, 2026. Duties: The successful candidate will support and grow Accounting Relations through teaching and service. Specific responsibilities include: Teaching (40%): Teach undergraduate courses in accounting or business. Service (60%): The individual will direct and manage all aspects of the Accounting Connections program in collaboration with the department chair and serve as an institutional relationship director to connect students, faculty, employers, alumni and others for the purpose of advancing the strategic goals of the Department of Accounting and the Carson College. This position will be responsible for professional skills development and job placement as well as alumni involvement with the department. A thorough understanding of the accounting job market and the specific needs of public accounting, industry, government and other organizations is critical for formulating and implementing an effective strategy for professional skills development and successful job placement. This position has the authority to recommend a financial course of action and request expenditures for programs under management in compliance with the Chair of the department and donor intent when applicable. The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for ensuring successful student recruiting, professional development and placement. Specific responsibilities will include:
Carson College of Business and Department of Accounting Overview: The WSU Department of Accounting has separate AACSB accounting accreditation. In 2022, the department established the Endowed Fund for Student Success in Accounting after receiving a $3.5 million gift. The Fund is intended to enhance accounting students' professional skills development, engagement with professionals, opportunities for internships and permanent employment, etc. The Department has a placement rate of around 90 percent with graduates starting in public accounting, industry and government institutions. The Carson College of Business is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive community that supports ongoing faculty development. All assistant professors take part in a formal mentoring program, with mentoring also available at the level of associate and full professor. Faculty and staff throughout the college have frequent opportunities for interaction and development at regular Lunch & Learns' and college-wide meetings. We are seeking a colleague who will be an active participant in and contributor to these efforts. Washington State University: Founded in 1890, WSU is Washington state's land-grant institution and is ranked as having 'very high research activity' (R1) by the Carnegie Foundation. WSU has an enrollment of over 21,400 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 8,275 faculty and staff at its five physical campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett) and online (Global Campus). Unlike most multi-campus systems, WSU operates as an integrated university; faculty in all CCB departments act as a single unit regardless of which campus they work at. The business curricula at all campuses are accredited as one curriculum by the AACSB. As a land-grant institution, WSU is dedicated to providing a high-quality, accessible, and affordable education for the betterment of society and, in particular, the residents and economy of Washington state. Information about the core values and strategic plan of WSU can be found on the WSU System Strategic Plan website. See 'The College Tour' video here: https://pullman.wsu.edu/the-college-tour/ Pullman, Washington: Pullman (population 33,543) is a friendly, welcoming, and safe town located in southeastern Washington state within the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Located about 75 miles south of Spokane and 285 miles east of Seattle, Pullman is a vastly fertile agricultural area known for its many miles of scenic rolling hills and the production of wheat and legumes. Pullman evenings boast unrivaled sunsets of pink and blue, which inspired WSU's original school colors before they changed to today's crimson and gray. A Wall Street Journal article referred to the Palouse region as 'The Tuscany of America'. The newly renovated Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport is located next to campus and provides multiple flights to Seattle each day. Pullman and the broader region provide limitless opportunities for year-round outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, camping, tennis and pickleball, skiing/snowboarding at Schweitzer Mountain, and water activities at the Snake River or Lake Coeur D'Alene. Pullman residents enjoy a reasonable cost of living, quick commute times, and excellent public schools. The region also holds opportunities for dual-earner professional couples. Pullman is home to the international headquarters of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and just eight miles east of Pullman is Moscow, Idaho (population ~26,000) and the University of Idaho. Picture yourself in Pullman!' video by WSU Graduate School. Additional Information: This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary non-tenure track position. This position is overtime exempt. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on May 15, 2029. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Annual Salary: Assistant: $95,000 - $110,000 Associate: $105,000 - $125,000 Full: $115,000 - $140,000 Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The ranges shown reect the 9-month faculty base salary. A summer administrative stipend equal to one-ninth of the base pay is provided for year-round responsibilities associated with the Director position. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation. Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor (Career-Track):
Additional Required Qualifications for Associate Professor (Career-Track):
Additional Required Qualifications for Full Professor (Career-Track):
Preferred Qualifications for all Ranks:
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship. About Department/College/Area/ Campus: https://business.wsu.edu/ https://business.wsu.edu/accounting/ Area/College: Carson College of Business Department Name: Department of Accounting Location: Pullman, WA Application Procedures: Questions regarding the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Bernie Wong-On-Wing, Chair, Department of Accounting, Carson College of Business, email: wow@wsu.edu. Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application through https://hrs.wsu.edu/careers. Electronic submission of all materials is required. 1) Cover letter addressing each of the qualification criteria 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Teaching statement including recent teaching evaluations 4) References will be requested during the online application process.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Full time Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. Notice of Non-Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/ To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Career-Track-Scholarly-Assistant-Associate-Professor-in-Accounting-and-Director-of-Accounting-Relations---Carson-College-of-Business_R-14940 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d7abfc78c6c33d478845e7b76bf3555d
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