Lecturer, Accounting

Lecturer, Accounting

Muhlenberg College, a leading liberal arts institution dedicated to student success and innovative education, invites applications for a Lecturer within the Accounting, Business, Economics, and Finance Department with a strong background in accounting. We are seeking a passionate and qualified educator to join us for the Fall 2026 academic year.

The successful candidate will:

• be responsible for teaching accounting courses at the introductory level and/or upper-level in their area of expertise as well as contribute courses in other business-related areas (e.g. Corporation Finance, Management) based on their background. The teaching load will be 6 courses per academic year.
• have the ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with the students and have the ability to coach and advise students for career preparation
• participate in departmental and college wide services, including curriculum review.
• engage with experiential learning opportunities (internships, case studies, collaborations with firms) to bring real-world accounting into the classroom.
• stay current in the accounting profession and pedagogy and contribute to the department's mission of combining liberal arts and professional readiness.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold either (i) a Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field or (ii) a current CPA License. Candidates must also have at least 5 years of industry experience. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the undergraduate or masters levels.

Application and Submission Instructions:

The preferred deadline for full consideration is Friday, April 3rd, 2026 but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

All complete applications must be uploaded as one single PDF document through the Muhlenberg Workday Career Portal. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter: A letter describing your interest in the position and the courses/content areas you would be able to teach.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Teaching Statement: A statement articulating your teaching philosophy, methods, and experience.
• Statement on Belonging:
  Belonging is central to our mission as a liberal arts college. Please provide a statement that highlights the ways you have mentored and supported others in your academic and professional journey, and how you might extend that commitment within our community.
• Professional References:
  Contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three professional references.

Please direct any inquiries regarding the position responsibilities and requirements to Ermira Mazziotta Associate Professor of Accounting, stions regarding Muhlenberg's Workday Career Portal may be directed to hr.

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* Please Note:

We are currently unable to support new H-1B visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.**

A Great Place to Work

Muhlenberg offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, life insurance, short-term disability insurance and retirement. Relocation assistance is available for this position. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Muhlenberg College supports faculty in additional ways, including internal grants for summer research and funds for conference travel and presentations. The Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning also offers a range of programs in support of faculty, including pedagogical workshops, support for meaningful classroom experimentation, and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration.

The College & Surrounding Area:

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society.

The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student's performance and potential.

Part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, Pennsylvania's third-largest, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Valley, which also includes neighboring cities Bethlehem and Easton, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the Northeast,…