Assistant Teaching Professor - Accounting

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting beginning Fall 2026. This is a non-tenure-track teaching position with a renewable three-year term.

This position is a strategic addition to the faculty of the Lubin School of Accounting, designed to strengthen the Whitman School's ability to meet student demand across a range of high-impact accounting courses. The primary emphasis of the position is to teach junior- senior- and graduate-level accounting courses. The successful candidate will help ensure continuity in required courses while contributing new ideas and expertise in emerging areas that enhance student career preparation and CPA readiness. A passion for teaching and student success is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Evidence of strong teaching effectiveness in upper-level accounting courses.

Job Specific Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated passion for teaching and student success.
• Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or similar).
• Relevant professional or industry experience linking technology and accounting practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach a seven-course annual load across undergraduate and graduate levels (typically three in one semester and four in the other).
• Develop and deliver CPA-relevant content and support initiatives that link accounting theory, analytics, and professional practice.
• Collaborate with faculty to innovate the accounting curriculum.
• Engage in student mentoring and advising, participate in departmental and school service, and contribute to Whitman's mission of experiential, career-ready education.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

For full consideration candidates must attach the following documents: cover letter with a brief section on teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a list of three references.