Assistant Professor of Accounting

Assistant Professor of Accounting

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Department of Business Disciplines. This is a full-time, unclassified, 9-month, tenure-track position. The appointment begins in January 2027.

Position Number: F99595

SALARY: $120,000 (non-negotiable)

The College of Business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). The College currently offers a BS in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, and Marketing; an MBA; and an undergraduate certificate in LNG Business.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application with description of experience relevant to the position
• Current CV
• Teaching Evaluations
• Sample of Research
• Three References (names and contact information)
• Unofficial Transcripts

Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed. ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:

Daryl Burckel at View email address on click.appcast.io

Office of Human Resources: Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io

The Assistant Professor is responsible for excellent teaching, a commitment to intellectual contributions, and service to the profession and the university.

The candidate must have outstanding teaching through classroom engagement and participation in a face-to-face environment. The candidate also needs to be proficient in online teaching. Teaching duties will include but are not limited to Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Accounting Theory, and Advanced Accounting. Advising students is also required.

The candidate must contribute intellectually through publications in quality journals (as specified in ABDC and SJR) and collaborate with their fellow peers. A successful candidate must meet the College of Business criteria for Scholarly Academic (SA) status in accordance with AACSB standards.

For the service component, the candidate will serve on committees at both the college and university level, be actively involved in college recruitment and the profession.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing a terminal degree in accounting or related discipline. The successful candidate's research record should be in compliance with AACSB-International's standard on faculty qualifications. Applicants must hold SA status (Scholarly Academic) by the job start date. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching, a commitment to intellectual contributions, and a desire to provide service to the university and the profession.

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: View phone number on click.appcast.io; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: View phone number on click.appcast.io; or View email address on click.appcast.io.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (

McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include: Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs. You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS (Download PDF reader)