Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance - Department of Economics and Business

Position Description

The Department of Economics and Business at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Accounting and Finance beginning August 2027. We seek an outstanding teacher who (1) possesses expertise in accounting or finance and a background in integrating the two disciplines; and (2) is committed to engaging undergraduates in the classroom and in related campus programming through the Woltemade Center, the Accounting and Finance Fellows program, and the Delaware Entrepreneurial Center. The successful candidate will join a departmental and interdisciplinary community with a wide range of research and teaching interests and will benefit from extensive support for junior faculty, including access to the Smith Center for Faculty Excellence, start-up funding, pre-tenure research leave, funding for student-faculty research collaboration via the Summer Scholarship and Research Program and The OWU Connection, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs.

This job is part of a cluster of positions focused on flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity. The faculty cohort will join an educational community that values interdisciplinarity and fosters close working relationships with students through our signature program in experiential learning, the OWU Connection. Incoming faculty will be provided with mentoring, professional development, funds, and opportunities to connect with faculty across the Ohio 5 and GLCA consortia. For more information about the cluster, please visit www.owu.edu/joinOWUfaculty.

Responsibilities:

Teach six courses annually (3/3) in accounting and finance at the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels, potentially including introduction to financial accounting, financial statement analysis, financial management, and related topics reflecting both the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the department and program. On average, the faculty member will teach four courses annually in accounting and two courses annually in finance, depending on the department’s needs.
Collaborate with colleagues in the Department of Economics and Business to advance a shared vision for extraordinary student outcomes and growth across supported programs.
Support department co-curricular groups and activities as appropriate, such as the Woltemade Economics and Business Fellows.
Engage in a consistent and focused line of research.
Advise students in their academic journey.
Provide service to the department, university, and profession.
Assist in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation.

Qualifications:

Masters of Accountancy, MBA, or doctorate in accounting, finance, or a related field
Professional experience in accounting and/or finance
Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level

Application Materials

Applicants should submit:

Cover letter
Current CV
Teaching and student engagement statement (3-page limit): Please provide a statement that articulates your teaching philosophy. In your response, address your ability to teach a broad range of courses and to employ pedagogical approaches that support students with varied perspectives and experiences. Describe how you connect students with opportunities, resources, and networks that expand their access to your field of study. Include examples of outreach, advising, or program activities that have supported students whose pathways into the discipline may not follow a traditional trajectory.

Please submit all materials via www.owu.edu/joinOWUfaculty, where you will find additional information about working at OWU. Official transcripts, reference letters, and additional materials may be requested at a later time and can be sent directly to facultyjobs@owu.edu. Please make sure to include “Economics and Business–Accounting and Finance" in the subject line.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

About Ohio Wesleyan

Located in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,600+ students from across the nation and around the world. The college’s signature program, the OWU Connection, empowers students to complete research, community service, careers, and study abroad, teaching students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware, OH, a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus, the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing, most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus, known increasingly as the “Silicon Midwest,” was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career.

To achieve our mission, we continually strive to foster a campus community where every individual is respected, supported, and able to flourish. We affirm the worth of all persons and welcome people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Ohio Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will contribute to, and help strengthen, our commitment to academic excellence, mutual respect, and the shared pursuit of knowledge

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