Lecturer - Accounting

Universities of Wisconsin•Whitewater, WI

3d•$74,000

About The Position

Attention: The Department of Accounting in the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Accounting Lecturer (TL020) beginning August 2026. This is a full-time renewable nine-month appointment. Job Details: The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of accounting courses as part of the undergraduate accounting program, depending on the needs of the department. Teaching load is 4 classes per semester. Office hours and service commitments are also required. Department: The mission of the Accounting Department is to transform students through diverse student-first opportunities in the classroom and beyond. Our expertise informs our curriculum, which helps students prepare for successful accounting careers. For more about information about our department see our website at https://www.uww.edu/cobe/departments/accounting. UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s. UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Accounting or a related field
Professional experience in accounting
Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure (CPA)
Prior teaching experience

Responsibilities

Full-Time teaching responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester in our undergraduate program.
Service responsibilities may include committee work and/or student organization advising, as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest.
Lecturers at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and/or in a hybrid format.
All students, faculty, and staff are expected to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Benefits

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.
To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

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