Lecturer of Accounting

Job Summary

The Von Allmen School of Accountancy at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for multiple Lecturer of Accountancy positions with a possible start date of January 1, 2027 or August 1, 2027. The selected candidates will be appointed to a full-time 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. Applicants must have a master’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution.

Professional licensure/certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA), significant accounting-related work experience, a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DBA), and prior teaching experience are preferred qualifications. The primary job responsibilities include teaching up to four courses per semester in accounting and fulfilling the service needs related to the various programs in the school. While applications from all teaching areas will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach both introductory and advanced courses. The Director will determine the number of courses and other assigned duties based on the candidate’s experience and areas of expertise. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 90% teaching and 10% service.

Required Education

A master’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution is required.

Application Requirements

• a letter of interest (upload under cover letter)
• a curriculum vitae
• names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. The Von Allmen School of Accountancy offers an outstanding scholarly environment and offers excellent support for both research and teaching. UK is located in Lexington, in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Lexington frequently ranks near the top of many 'Best Cities' lists, including Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Atlantic. The Gatton College of Business and Economics recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high-quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond.

The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Professional licensure/certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA)
• Significant accounting-related work experience
• A doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DBA)
• Prior teaching experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled