Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting

Angola, Indiana

(In-Person Instruction)

Full-time

Summary

Trine University invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Ketner School of Business beginning Fall 2026. The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses in accounting full-time on main campus in seated classes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Trine University is a teaching-focused institution. A standard teaching load for faculty is 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty are expected to spend 80% of their time on teaching, 10% on scholarship, and 10% on university service. Trine does not offer tenure. High-quality teaching is Trine University’s priority; however, faculty members are also expected to engage in professional development activities, develop/maintain appropriate professional contacts, and serve as academic advisors for students. Service, in the form of committee work, advising student organizations, etc. is highly valued.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an MBA and be a CPA, but exceptionally qualified applicants with other areas of experience and expertise may be considered. The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses such as Accounting I & II, Personal Income Tax, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, and be able to run an on-campus Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic (VITA). Expected teaching load is 12 hours per term. Duties will begin in August 2026.

The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses, support accounting students through academic advising, and successfully direct and supervise internships. Other responsibilities will include playing an active role in recruiting and retention efforts and participating in Accounting Club activities. Duties will begin in August 2026.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated education or experience that would support the teaching of specified accounting, finance, or business classes;
A demonstrated record of excellence and innovation in teaching;
A commitment to service as a faculty advisor, student organization advisor, and active member of an undergraduate teaching team;
A strong network in the accounting industry and business connections.
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a finance and/or accounting role;
A strong understanding of and commitment to the Trine culture and to the Angola community. Candidates will be committed to working full-time on campus at Trine and serving students and the university in a variety of ways.
Proficiency in accounting software is desired.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Education

A terminal degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline is preferred; the minimum qualification for the position is a Master’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline. Candidates with at least a Master’s degree and extensive experience in finance or accounting will be strongly considered. A CPA designation is also preferred.

Salary

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

Outstanding Benefits:

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, detailing all academic & professional experience, plus the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references within their application.

Are you ready to join Trine?

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.