Lecturer of Accounting or Assistant Professor of Accounting

Position Summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business at Southern Utah University seeks applicants for a Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Accounting (Non-tenure-track). This is a permanent, full-time nine-month non-tenure-track position to begin on August 16, 2026. Rank will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are competitive and are also commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are looking for applicants with a master's degree in accounting, who will provide excellent teaching and student mentoring, while maintaining scholarly engagement requirements per AACSB standards. Service to the department, school, and university is also expected.

Essential Functions

• Provide excellent instruction in graduate and undergraduate courses in accounting, both on-campus and online.
• Teaching duties may be varied but will likely include courses in accounting principles and managerial accounting. Other accounting courses may be assigned depending on experience and departmental needs.
• The anticipated teaching load for an academic year is generally 5/5. Summer courses may be available to teach for additional compensation.
• Maintain scholarly and/or professional engagement requirements to maintain qualification in the appropriate AACSB category.
• Engage and mentor students in the exploration of career opportunities and job placement in alignment with the mission and vision of the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business and Southern Utah University.
• Work in a team-based environment and provide service to the department, school, and Southern Utah University.
• Perform Other Responsibilities As Assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Master of Accountancy degree or Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in accounting. A current CPA license.
• Applicants must meet the Leavitt School of Business faculty qualification standards for the appropriate AACSB classification.
• Applicants with a Master's degree must meet the academic and professional requirements to be qualified in the Instructional Practitioner (IP) category or the Scholarly Practitioner (SP) category.

Supplemental Information

Position is contingent on funding.