Lecturer of Accounting or Assistant Professor of Accounting

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.

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Date of first consideration: 03/03/2026

* 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.

* Meet scholarly and/or professional engagement requirements to maintain qualification in the appropriate AACSB category. (Please see Business Faculty/Staff Resources | SUU for a copy of the Leavitt School of Business Faculty Qualifications policy).

* 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.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53B-1-110, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

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. Please see

Business Faculty/Staff Resources | SUU for a copy of the Leavitt School of Business Faculty Qualifications policy

* Applicants must demonstrate an ability to provide an excellent educational experience for students.

Position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.