The College of Business at Montana State University Billings is a prominent regional business school holding prestigious AACSB accreditation—a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with five areas of emphasis, combining hands-on learning with strong employment outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching:
The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in auditing, and accounting information systems. Onsite, online and combination courses.
Research:
SA or SP status per AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and maintain this status. Scholarly Academic (SA): Holds a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D.) and maintains ongoing currency through peer-reviewed research and academic publishing (per AACSB standards). SP (Scholarly Practitioner) master’s degree or terminal degree in accounting or related degree. Substantial professional experience, and peer-reviewed publications/intellectual contributions (per AACSB standards). Please emphasis this, either with color, bold or some other method.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in accounting or related field from an AACSB accredited business program.
• Strong candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of the dissertation may also be considered.
• Also considered are candidates with a master’s in accounting and a CPA (only this license).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional certification (CPA)
• Experience or interest in developing and updating curriculum.
• Interest and experience in providing learners with experiential learning opportunities.
• Willingness to engage with the broader community and cultivate partnerships that connect students to internships and professional opportunities across Montana State.
• Please address your current SA or SP status per AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and your plans to maintain this status.
Scholarly Academic (SA):
• Holds a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D.) and maintains ongoing currency through peer-reviewed research and academic publishing. Scholarly Practitioner (SP):
• Possesses a master’s or terminal degree in a related field, and professional practice experience and scholarly research or writing in peer reviewed journals.
• Including your Research program that demonstrates an ability to contribute to College of Business’ vision to be a model learning community of access and opportunity.
• Candidates teaching experience in multiple modalities within Accounting and Business. Experience with Big 4 audit or in education working with international universities.
The Successful Candidate Will:
Have these qualities (evidence of the following in work history):
Accountability/Dependability:
• Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules, including department meetings.
Judgement:
• Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
Teamwork:
• Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support with students, faculty and administration.
Adaptability/Flexibility:
• Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
Commitment to Belonging:
• Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.
