Instructor of Accounting

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor of Accounting.

Location:

Hattiesburg, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, , United States

Division:
Accountancy

Position Type:
Faculty

Employment Status:
Full Time

Grant Funded:
No

Pay Grade:
Generic Grade

Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

A candidate’s application materials need to be submitted through the University of Southern Mississippi website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to be considered for the position. Applicants must submit an application letter, a current vita, a list of references (minimum of five), and teaching evaluations. The position will be open until filled but screening will begin on November 15, 2025. Priority will be given to applications submitted before November 15, 2025.

Questions should be directed to Julia Bradley (Julia.

Bradley), Chair – Search Committee, School of Accountancy.

The position is based on the Hattiesburg campus. Candidates may be required to teach at the Gulf Park campus (Long Beach, MS) and/or teach online/hybrid courses using various technology platforms.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H‑1B).

The School of Accountancy is AACSB‑accredited and offers undergraduate and master’s degrees with an extensive alumni network in local, state, and federal service. It serves accounting majors on both the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses and in our online program. The Hattiesburg area has an estimated population of approximately 150,000 and is one of the fastest growing regions in the State of Mississippi.

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full‑time, nine‑month non‑tenure‑track Instructor of Accounting position to begin in August 2026. The specific instructional needs are in financial accounting and managerial/cost accounting.

• Teach undergraduate accounting courses in financial accounting and managerial accounting with a standard teaching load of 24 credit hours per year (4/4 load). Classes may be on‑campus, online, or hybrid. Graduate courses may be assigned as needed.
• Maintain qualification as a Scholarly Academic or Instructional Practitioner.
• Contribute to the maintenance of AACSB accreditation by participating in required activities.

• Master’s degree in accounting or a related business field with at least 18 graduate‑level credit hours in accounting.

• Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience and currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant.

• For candidates with prior higher‑education employment, evidence of excellence in collegiate teaching and institutional/professional service.

• Deliver high‑quality instruction in face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Commitment to student learning and curriculum development.
• Maintain currency in the accounting discipline and integrate that knowledge into the classroom.
• Engage collaboratively in a faculty team‑oriented environment, serving the school, college, university, and profession.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and service‑orientated contributions.
• Participate in curriculum maintenance and assessment of learning.
• Show passion for teaching, student engagement, and mentoring.
• Engage with the professional accounting and business community.

• Experience in public or corporate accounting.
• Experience teaching face‑to‑face, hybrid, flipped, or online university‑level classes.
• Experience with assurance of learning.

Founded in 1910, the University of Southern Mississippi serves over 13,000 students across Hattiesburg, Long Beach, and online. It is a Carnegie R1 research institution and a national leader in various disciplines. For more information, visit www.usm.edu
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The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.