Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer​/Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Accounting

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Accounting Job Description & Qualification

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a full-time Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Accounting, Lee Business School [R0150611]. The Department of Accounting in the Lee Business School (LEE) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor-in-Residence position in Accounting. Although all areas of expertise will be considered, preference is given for teaching experience or professional expertise related to financial accounting, managerial accounting, information systems and data analytics, and auditing or internal auditing.

The standard teaching load for a non-tenure track position is four courses (12 credits) per semester. The position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, with the possibility of teaching in both on-campus and online modalities, in support of the Department of Accounting and Lee Business School degree programs. Additional responsibilities may include advising students, engaging in service activities, and interfacing with the business community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The title of the position will be determined based on the candidate's educational degree and experience. This position requires a graduate degree (e.g., MS, MSA, MBA, MAcc) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and an AACSB-accredited business school, with an undergraduate degree in accounting or closely related business field.

Those without an undergraduate degree in accounting should have a graduate degree in accounting. In addition, candidates are required to have a minimum of five years of relevant accounting work experience and qualifications consistent with classification as an Instructional Practitioner (IP) within Lee Business School Faculty Qualification guidelines. In addition, only a candidate with a terminal business degree (i.e., Ph.D.) may be eligible for the title of Assistant Professor-in-Residence.

Doctoral candidates with an “all but dissertation” (ABD) status are encouraged to apply; however, if selected for this position, an ABD candidate would need to successfully complete their dissertation prior to the start date in order to be appointed as an Assistant Professor-in-Residence. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The selected candidate must be eligible to legally work in the United States as of the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CISA, CIA) is strongly preferred. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Where applicants have previous teaching experience in higher education settings, applications should include a summary of course evaluations.

Listed references will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Although this position will remain open until filled, a review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 23, 2026;

best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Jason Smith, Search Committee Chair. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers for…