Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance & Accounting-1798

Langston University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faculty development funding

Collaborative work environment

Eligibility for Endowed Faculty designation

Job summary

Langston University seeks a faculty member for a 12-month appointment in Business Analytics, Finance, and Accounting. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, extensive teaching experience, and a commitment to innovative, student-centered instruction. Responsibilities include developing programs and advising students while collaborating with faculty across disciplines. The salary range is $82,000 - $92,000, commensurate with education and experience, providing opportunities for professional visibility and faculty development funding.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 18 graduate credit hours in quantitative business disciplines.
• Experience in teaching and using AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Business Analytics, Finance, and Accounting.
• Lead the design of a Business Analytics program.
• Advise and mentor students in career readiness.

Skills

Teaching across multiple business disciplines

Using AI tools

Collaborative instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field

Ph.D. or DBA preferred

Tools

AI tools and analytics platforms

Job description

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

12 months or less

Hiring Range

$82,000 - $92,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Position Overview

The Langston University School of Business (LUSB) invites applications for a 12-month faculty appointment in Business Analytics, Finance, and Accounting. This is a strategic, high-impact position designed for a collaborative, forward-thinking faculty member who can integrate quantitative business disciplines, support accounting and finance operations, and lead the development of a Business Analytics program, including micro-credentials and AI-enabled learning experiences.

The successful candidate will play a central role in innovative instructional delivery, including co-teaching with accounting, finance, and business faculty across face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities. This position also serves as the designated back-up to the Lead Accounting and Finance Faculty, ensuring instructional continuity, academic quality, and program stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and selected graduate courses in:
  • Business Analytics
  • Financial Analysis / Corporate Finance
  • Managerial or Financial Accounting (as program needs require)
• Engage in innovative teaching models, including:
  • Co-teaching with accounting, finance, or business faculty
  • Cross-disciplinary course integration
  • Team-based and applied learning approaches
• Deliver instruction using multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
• Integrate AI tools, data analytics platforms, and emerging technologies into instruction
• Support CPA, finance, analytics, and data-driven career readiness

Business Analytics Program & Micro-Credential Development

• Lead the design and implementation of a Business Analytics program
• Develop micro-credentials, digital badges, and workforce-aligned certificates
• Embed AI applications, data visualization, and applied analytics tools
• Align curriculum with:
  • Employer and workforce demand
  • Industry certifications
  • ACBSP standards and assessment expectations

Academic Advising & Student Mentorship

• Maintain year-round advising responsibilities
• Mentor students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, analytics, and consulting
• Support internships, certifications, competitions, and graduate pathways

Faculty Collaboration & Program Support

• Serve as instructional and operational back-up to the Lead Accounting and Finance Faculty
• Collaborate with faculty to:
  • Ensure course coverage and continuity
  • Strengthen interdisciplinary learning
  • Support curriculum planning and assessment
• Participate in accreditation, assurance of learning, and program review activities

Scholarship, Service & Institutional Engagement

• Maintain scholarly, applied, or professional engagement appropriate to rank
• Contribute to school and university service
• Support recruitment, outreach, and industry partnerships
• Advance LUSB’s mission as an innovative, student-centered HBCU business school

Compensation & Benefits

• 12-month appointment with instructional, advising, and program development expectations
• Salary range: $82,000 – $92,000
• Eligibility for Endowed Faculty designation, including:
  • Distinguished title
  • Enhanced professional visibility
  • Additional institutional support
• Faculty development funding and collaborative, mission-driven environment

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a closely related field
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or quantitative business disciplines
  • (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple business disciplines
• Experience or demonstrated capacity to use AI tools and analytics platforms in teaching
• Commitment to collaborative, student-centered instruction and advising

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related discipline (ABD considered)
• Experience with co-teaching, interdisciplinary instruction, or innovative delivery models
• Experience developing academic programs, micro-credentials, or certificates
• Experience with ACBSP accreditation
• Prior service at an HBCU or minority-serving institution
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • CPA, CFA, CMA, or relevant analytics certifications