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Accounting (Graduate-Level Courses) 

Oklahoma City University (OCU) is seeking experienced Accounting Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the design and enhancement of graduatelevel accounting courses within the Meinders School of Business. SMEs will collaborate with academic leadership, instructional designers, and OCU's Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) to ensure that each course reflects current accounting standards, professional practices, and rigorous, applicationoriented learning design. 

About the Role 

Accounting SMEs will contribute to the development or revision of graduatelevel curriculum in specialized accounting domains. Responsibilities include providing authoritative subject expertise, validating technical accuracy, ensuring alignment with professional standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB), and creating learning activities appropriate for advanced learners preparing for professional roles. 

Projects typically span 14-16 weeks, depending on course scope, and may include weekly (30minute) development meetings. This is projectbased, remote work with compensation aligned to project scope. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop or revise graduatelevel accounting course content, ensuring accuracy, rigor, and relevance across areas such as financial reporting, auditing, taxation, forensic accounting, cost accounting, or accounting analytics. 

• Create and refine learning activities, assignments, and assessments that emphasize analysis, interpretation of financial information, professional judgment, and written communication appropriate for managerial and professional audiences. 

• Ensure that all course materials reflect authoritative accounting standards and regulatory frameworks, including GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB auditing standards, Internal Revenue Code, COSO frameworks, or other applicable guidance. 

• Integrate accounting technologies and analytical tools (e.g., Excel modeling, data analytics software, ERP systems, audit analytics platforms) where appropriate. 

• Collaborate regularly with program directors, instructional designers, and CETL professionals. 

• Participate in scheduled project meetings to provide updates, review feedback, and maintain development progress. 

• Verify technical and regulatory accuracy of all instructional materials. 

• Ensure course design follows inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive instructional practices. 

• Meet project deadlines and maintain clear, consistent communication throughout the development cycle. 

• Adhere to federal, state, and OCU regulations related to copyright, intellectual property, and academic integrity. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Master's degree in Accounting required; Doctorate in Accounting preferred. 

• Professional certification strongly preferred, such as CPA; additional credentials (e.g., CMA, CFE, CIA, EA) may be required depending on course specialization. 

• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience in areas such as public accounting, corporate accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, managerial accounting, or forensic accounting. 

• Demonstrated expertise in the specific accounting subspecialty aligned with the course (e.g., advanced financial reporting, auditing standards, taxation, cost accounting, forensic analysis, accounting analytics). 

• Experience applying authoritative standards and regulatory frameworks, such as GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB standards, Internal Revenue Code, COSO, or equivalent. 

• Experience teaching or developing coursework in higher education; graduatelevel teaching preferred. 

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and coherent instructional content for online, asynchronous graduate learners. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a teambased academic development environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Doctoral degree in Accounting or a closely related field. 

• Experience with Brightspace by D2L or comparable learning management systems. 

• Prior experience designing curriculum, assessments, or accreditationaligned course materials for graduate business programs. 

Why Partner with OCU? 

• A missioncentered, collaborative academic development environment focused on student success. 

• Opportunities to contribute to innovative graduatelevel online learning initiatives. 

• Flexible, remote projectbased work aligned with your disciplinary expertise. 

• The opportunity to shape highimpact accounting education for future professionals. 

How to Apply 

To be considered as an Accounting SME, please submit: 

• A current CV or resume detailing academic, professional, and certification history. 

• A brief statement of expertise, including accounting subdisciplines you are qualified to support. 

• Sample work, such as prior syllabi, instructional materials, publications, or relevant professional artifacts (if available)