Lecturer of Accounting and Professional Engagement

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer of Accounting and Professional Engagement

COMPENSATION RANGE:82,550. USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Faculty

DEPARTMENT:Accounting Instruction

TARGET HIRE DATE:1/4/2027

BENEFITS:UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado invites applications for a Lecturer Of Accounting  and Professional Engagement. The position is divided equally between classroom instruction and professional engagement, with 50% of the role dedicated to teaching accounting courses and 50% focused on developing and strengthening relationships with accounting firms, employers, alumni, and professional organizations.

The successful candidate will also lead accounting-focused student engagement and professional-development activities,including Meet the Firms, Beta Alpha Psi, and related programs that connect students with the accounting profession.

The Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business, a leader in immersive learning andcareer preparation, invites applications for a Lecturer of Accounting and Professional Engagement. This position is designed to strengthen the connection between accounting education and professional practice, with responsibilities divided equally between classroom instruction and professional engagement.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses and contribute to the College’s commitment to high-quality, applied,and student-centered instruction. Teaching needs may include financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting information systems, or other areas based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.

The professional-engagement portion of the position will focus on developing and strengthening relationships with accounting firms, employers, alumni,professional associations, and other external partners. The successful candidate will lead accounting-focused student engagement and professional-development activities, including Meet the Firms

• serve as the faculty advisor for Beta Alpha Psi
• coordinate employer and alumni engagement
• and develop related initiatives that connect students with internships,employment opportunities, mentors, and the broader accounting profession

Candidates should demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to accounting education, teaching excellence, student success, and sustained engagement with the accounting profession. The successful candidate will be expected to remain professionally current and actively engaged with the accounting profession throughout the appointment.

• Master’sdegree in accounting, taxation, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• CPA licensure or a comparable professional credential
• substantial professional accounting experience

• College-level teaching experience
• demonstrated experience developing relationships with accounting firms, employers, alumni,or professional organizations
• experience leading student professional-development activities or accounting-related student organizations

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5

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