Instructor, Accounting

Austin Peay State University • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

Austin Peay State University’s AACSB-accredited College of Business invites applicants for an Instructor of Accounting with teaching interests in undergraduate accounting courses, beginning in August 2027. This is a three-year, renewable, nontenure-track contract role. The instructor will teach eight three-hour courses per year: four in the Fall and four in the Spring. The position requires active teaching related to the discipline. The selected individual must maintain qualifications to teach in the field through practice work, such as consulting, and/or publication of discipline-related academic research. Research is not required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of current, substantial professional accounting experience clearly linked to the field; or a Master’s degree in Business with 18 graduate hours in accounting and at least 3 years of such accounting experience.
• Knowledge, talents, and skills in accounting.
• Knowledge of multiple teaching methodologies, including hybrid, flipped, and blended courses.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for students’ diverse learning needs.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for accounting courses.

Nice To Haves

• Business school teaching experience.
• Ability to teach a variety of accounting courses, including Principles of Accounting I and II, Intermediate Accounting, and Cost Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Teach eight three-hour courses per year: four courses in Fall and four courses in Spring.
• Teach undergraduate accounting courses, potentially including Principles of Accounting I and II, Intermediate Accounting, and Cost Accounting.
• Develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for accounting courses.
• Maintain high standards and expectations for all students.
• Maintain qualifications to teach in the field through practice work such as consulting and/or publication of discipline-related academic research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time