Lecturer of Accounting; Fall

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All applicants should include the following documents: (1) a detailed curriculum vitae, (2) a letter of application, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a teaching interest form (completed and uploaded to "other document") available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and (5) if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness. Additionally, please provide contact information for three references.

Posting Number: F0452025

Working Title:

Lecturer of Accounting (Fall 2026)

Department: 312000 - Accounting

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work‑life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well‑being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference.

Participation in university‑wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job‑specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

The University of Central Arkansas Lecturer of Accounting is responsible for teaching, service, and professional engagement. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

A lecturer at the University of Central Arkansas is expected to teach classes at the undergraduate level; graduate‑level course assignments are also possible. The faculty member will be expected to teach a variety of accounting courses in both face‑to‑face and distance education formats. Lecturers are also expected to provide service at a variety of levels (service levels may include student, department, college, university, profession, academic community, and/or local community).

Lecturers will maintain currency in the profession by engaging in professional engagement activities (e.g., consulting, attending or presenting CPE, leadership in professional associations, etc.).

Applicants should possess a command of the accounting discipline, the ability to deliver effective instruction and assessment of student performance, and the capability of engaging in the shared governance of relevant university units.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of student development theory.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to compile statistics into reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature.
• Demonstrate follow‑up contacts and consultations in a timely manner.

Teaching experience, in either traditional or non‑traditional settings, is desirable. Professional experience in accounting is also preferred. An undergraduate degree in accounting is preferred. Absent an undergraduate degree in accounting, the candidate should have significant experience in accounting.

A current CPA certification (for all applicants) or a…