Lecturer​/Professor Practice of Accounting

Lecturer / Professor of the Practice of Accounting Job Description & Qualification

The Robert Day School of Economics and Finance at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for one non-tenure track lecturer/professor of the practice of accounting position. The position will begin on July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate should possess a CPA and/or advanced degree from an AACSB-accredited university.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach the introductory accounting course, upper division financial statement analysis course, and possibly auditing or other financial or managerial accounting courses. The teaching load is expected to be four to six semester courses per year. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to the highest standards of excellence in teaching. The candidate will also be expected to fulfill service obligations including student advising, professional firm outreach, and program activity planning.

Given the College’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range: $130,000 to $200,000, depending on experience, teaching load, and service obligations.

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching statement that addresses the candidate’s ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds; evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references; an email will be automatically sent to them with a link to upload their confidential recommendation letter. Please upload application materials at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.