Instructor/Lecturer-Accounting (Revised)

Faculty Rank: Instructor/Lecturer – Accounting (non-tenure track, 100% FTE)

About the role

The Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the Instructor/Lecturer level. The successful candidate will be committed to growing the programs, excellence in teaching, service to students and the university, professional growth, research, and scholarship. This role involves active participation in accreditation processes and the development of new courses and programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, including Accountancy and MBA programs.
• Develop and manage curriculum in the Accounting and MBA programs.
• Deliver instruction and maintain a learning environment consistent with the highest standards of the profession, incorporating experiential learning, interactive techniques, and innovative teaching practices.
• Maintain a minimum of four regular office hours per week, spread over at least two days, with additional availability for student meetings.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new program initiatives, including new course development, curriculum development, and assurance of learning.
• Incorporate business analytics and artificial intelligence into the teaching of the accountancy discipline.
• Advise and mentor students, fostering success both in and out of the classroom.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, providing guidance as they progress through their studies.
• Assist in the development of course learning outcomes, curriculum maps, resource guides, syllabi templates, and updated course materials.
• Engage in shared governance at the school, college, and university levels.
• Actively support student recruitment, retention, and success through events and outreach.
• Attend and contribute to school, college, and university meetings.
• Demonstrate leadership in service activities that support the mission and strategic plans of the school, college, or university.
• Create and oversee program/industry advisory boards.
• Represent the program at regional campus meetings, special events, open houses, and orientations.
• Leverage professional networks and create local events to enhance the program, college, and university brand.
• Advance knowledge and business practices through practice-oriented research, scholarly activities (e.g., textbooks, conference papers, journal articles), and professional activities (e.g., executive education, consulting, industry partnerships).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Accountancy or a closely related field, anticipated by the start date.
• Must meet the AACSB classification of Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, or Instructional Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• For Instructor: Preference given to candidates who hold a master’s degree from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• For Lecturer: Preference given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Knowledge of AI in the accounting discipline.
• Real-world expertise in relevant areas of business, including teaching, consulting, defense, or corporate experience in accounting.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CPA.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in higher education at the Instructor level or equivalent.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and demonstrated success with a diverse and multicultural student body.

About the College

The Raj Soin College of Business is nationally accredited by AACSB and offers a range of programs, including:

• Bachelor’s Degrees: Accountancy, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, General Business, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems (MIS), Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
• Master’s Degrees: Business Administration (MBA), Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing Analytics and Insights, and Social and Applied Economics.