Assistant Professor or Instructor -Accounting

University Of Pittsburgh • Greensburg, PA

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About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg invites applications for a full-time appointment-stream position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor to begin August 2026. Candidates with doctorates are preferred but must have a Master's degree, e.g., an MBA or similar, with specialization and experience in Accounting. A successful record of undergraduate teaching experience is strongly preferred. Pitt-Greensburg values candidates with a commitment to in-person undergraduate teaching, campus and community service, and experience in working with diverse groups. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach a 4/4 load (typically 12 credits per semester) with student advising duties. The position will be responsible for instruction of the core introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in the major including Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Tax, Standard Costs, Accounting Information Systems, Senior Project, and other required and elective courses. Expertise and specialization for upper-level courses are open but experience and expertise in Advanced and Cost Accounting and Taxation are preferred. Additionally, candidates should be prepared to devote time to service and professional development as part of their appointment. For more information about the program, please visit https://www.greensburg.pitt.edu/academics/majors-minors/management-accounting. Applications must be submitted to the Talent Center at www.join.pitt.edu for consideration. The application package requires a letter of application, a current Curriculum Vitae, a description of teaching accomplishments, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references. Questions can be directed to search committee chairperson. Domenic Tavella at [email protected]. Application materials received by February 14, 2025, will receive full consideration but the posting will remain open, and review of application materials will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Master's degree, e.g., an MBA or similar, with specialization and experience in Accounting
• Commitment to in-person undergraduate teaching
• Commitment to campus and community service
• Experience in working with diverse groups

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate
• A successful record of undergraduate teaching experience
• Expertise and specialization for upper-level courses are open but experience and expertise in Advanced and Cost Accounting and Taxation

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 load (typically 12 credits per semester)
• Student advising duties
• Instruction of the core introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in the major including Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Tax, Standard Costs, Accounting Information Systems, Senior Project, and other required and elective courses
• Devote time to service and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees