Tenure-Track, Accounting (Open Rank)

Posting Number

F000460

Position Title

Tenure-Track, Accounting (Open Rank)

Department

School of Business & Entrepreneurship

Division

Academic Affairs

Faculty Status

Full-time Tenure Track Faculty

Supervisor Title

Chair, Department of Accounting

Status

Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty

Tenure Track

Yes

Salary Range

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000.

Position Summary

The Department of Accounting in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting, to begin Fall 2026. All areas of accounting will be considered (AIS, financial, managerial, tax). There may also be opportunities to teach an occasional course outside of the department. Two tenure-track positions are available.

It is an exciting time for the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at NCC. In fall 2025 SBE saw a 61% increase in first year business majors, a newly endowed deanship in 2025 to support faculty and strategic priorities, and a new strategic plan including highlights such as faculty excellence, teaching excellence, student success, experiential learning, and visibility and distinction. As stated in our mission, the School of Business and Entrepreneurship develops principled leaders through exceptional academic programs and experiential opportunities.

The Duties In This Role Include

• Provide instruction for a variety of accounting courses, including principles of financial and managerial accounting, carrying a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year. The typical teaching load is 3-2 with 4-credit hour classes across fall and spring semesters. First year faculty may receive a one course reduction for participation in new faculty orientation and professional development. Start-up funds may also be available for new faculty.
• Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
• Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions and independent study opportunities.
• Engage students in research as applicable.
• Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with the Accounting Department to further develop teaching and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
• Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences.
• Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application.

• The successful candidate will have completed an advanced degree (MST or a PhD or DBA in Accounting or closely related field) or be on track to complete the terminal degree by Fall 2026.
• Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are not required qualifications for the position.

• CPA certification
• Demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research

Salary Range:

The budgeted salary range for this position is: $90,000 to $115,000.

Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About NCC

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Application Window: Open date: October 6, 2025

Initial review date: November 7, 2025

Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: December 31, 2025 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

For more information, please visit: Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: For further information, contact Sarah Kostelny, Chair, Department of Accounting, at [email protected].

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number Of Vacancies

2

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Information

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.