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Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Accountancy

Miamioh

Oxford, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Accountancy

Department

Accountancy Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-04-01

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor position starting in the Fall 2026 semester to teach full-time, in-person courses in Accountancy at the undergraduate level.

Job Description

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach 12 credit hours per semester (four sections) of undergraduate accountancy classes in the Fall 2026 and in the Spring 2027 semesters. Assigned courses may be in one of the following topic areas depending on student demand and expertise of the faculty member in the position: nancial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, tax, accounting information systems.

The Department of Accountancy currently has approximately 150 graduates per year, and consists of approximately 25 members included tenured/tenure-track faculty, teaching professors/lecturers, part-time instructors, and staff members. The Department values high-quality teaching and research. The Farmer School of Business has approximately 1,200 graduates per year. Information on the Farmer School of Business and its numerous initiatives can be found at https://miamioh.edu/fsb/.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Doctorate in Accounting or closely related field by date of appointment for rank of Visiting Assistant Professor; Master's degree in Accounting or closely related field by date of appointment or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field plus a minimum of four years experience in professional services firms and/or in industry, non-profit, or governmentaccounting-related position plus evidence of teaching excellence for rank of Instructor.

Consideration may be given to candidates with demonstrated quality collegiate teaching experience and a proven ability to teach accounting content effectively. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to engaging students in both foundational and advanced accounting concepts.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and if available a list of courses taught and evidence of teaching quality.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Anne Farrell (Anne.Farrell@MiamiOH.edu).
Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.


Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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