Faculty - Accounting

Faculty
- Accounting

The Southeastern University College of Business invites applications for the position of Accounting Professor. This role involves instruction, facilitation of student learning, contributing to the academic mission of the college, and fostering student success through innovation and data-driven leadership. The faculty member will help students develop the technical knowledge and values required to become competent accountants capable of navigating a complex, technology-saturated workplace.

Further, this faculty member will lead the way in providing relevant, forward-facing education that prepares students for the evolving demands of a digital-first marketplace.

Salary and Rank:
Commensurate with experience.

Starting Date:
The appointment carries a full-time, one year contract from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.

Reports to:

Dean, JCBCL

Supervisory Responsibility:
Non

Essential Duties
- May include, but is not limited to the following:

• Teach a variety of accounting courses, including online and in-person, and hybrid formats.
• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum that meets program and accreditation standards.
• Incorporate innovative teaching strategies, such as AI literacy and applied data projects, to enhance student readiness for a data-centric marketplace
• Support student success through advising, mentorship, and timely feedback.
• Participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives, including committee work and program development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Education:

An earned Master of Accounting or a Masters degree with 18 hours in Accounting.

Preferred Education:

• Certified Public Account (CPA).
• The ability to teach in multiple disciplines.
• An earned doctorate in business or related field from an accredited institution.

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Public Account (CPA) is preferred

Experience (Teaching or Industry)

Required:

• 5 years of professional industry experience.
• Experience teaching in a higher education environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with data visualization, forecasting, or financial analytics in a professional or academic setting is highly preferred.
• Proven experience teaching in a higher education environment with a focus on multimodal delivery.
• Proficiency in modern accounting software and advanced data analytics platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Ability and willingness to teach a broad range of accounting courses

Knowledge

• English Language
  - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Academic Processes
  - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Clerical
  - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
• Computer
  - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, Google enterprise software (Google docs, Google sheets, etc.), and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.

Skills

• Critical Thinking
  - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
• Reading Comprehension
  - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Research
  - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
• Time Management
  - Manages one's own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Attention to Detail
  - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
  - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression
  - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension
  - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression
  - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to…