Dependent upon rank, qualifications, and experience

Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 14,000 students, including approximately 1,900 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 108 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation.

MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in Southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Gallatin National Forest. The local airport is served by seven national airlines with over twenty flights a day to nine cities.

Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Powder Magazine identified Bozeman, with "three distinctly different" major ski resorts within an hour's drive, as the number one place to live and ski in its November 2010 Magazine. Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dreamtowns - small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America's most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park.

The College of Business offers a B.S. in Business with options in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing and a Master of Professional Accountancy degree. The College has about 25 tenure-track fac-ulty that are augmented by an experienced group of professionally-qualified faculty. Faculty members enjoy a highly collegial environment and are committed to excellence in business education. The combination of a positive professional work environment and outstanding recreational opportunities offer a uniquely satisfying lifestyle.

Applicants should be able to teach in at least one of the following areas: tax, governmental accounting, accounting information systems, managerial accounting or financial accounting. A normal teaching load is 6-9 hours per semester. Scholarly research published in respected peer-reviewed journals and service are also expected.

The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in teaching accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as conducting interesting and thoughtful research that results in publications in respected peer-reviewed journals. In addition the individual should demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and accounting professionals.

Screening of applications will begin on February 20, 2013 and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, submit the following:

• (1) a signed letter of application addressing all of the above required and preferred qualifications,
• (2) a current curriculum vitae,
• (3) a one page statement of teaching philosophy,
• (4) a one page description of research activities and interests,
• (5) a working paper or recent publication,
• (6) evidence of teaching performance, and
• (7) contact information for three academic/professional references.

  Applications that do not include all required materials and information may not be accepted or considered.

  Electronic submissions in PDF format are preferred, and must have the applicant's signature on the letter of application. For electronic submittals, please indicate "Applicant - Search #13-202" in the subject line of the email and send to cob@montana.edu If you choose to apply by postal mail, please submit complete application packets to:

  • Anne Christensen and Angela Woodland, Co-Chairs
  • Faculty Search Committee
  • College of Business, Accounting Option
  • Montana State University
  • PO Box 173040
  • Bozeman, MT 59717-3040