Assistant Professor of Practice

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is inviting applications for a non-tenure track, Professor of Practice position in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems. The candidate will teach 24 credit hours per year, help build the curriculum, and collaborate with the business community to advance ACIS programs.

Ideal applicants will have significant taxation teaching or professional experience and hold a Ph.D. or a relevant master's with licensure.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in accounting or a relevant field, or a master's degree in accounting with professional licensure (e.g., CPA) with equivalent years of accounting-related work experience; focus on taxation.
• Significant teaching and/or professional experience in taxation.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the ACIS curriculum.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship within the department.
• Contribute to department, college, and university service and governance.
• Support the growth and visibility of the department's academic programs and initiatives.

Skills

Taxation expertise

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Industry collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in accounting or relevant field

Master's in accounting with licensure (CPA or similar)

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the R. B. Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position. Faculty hired for this position will be responsible for teaching 24 credit hours per year, further building the curriculum, and working closely with the business community. We seek candidates with expertise in taxation, who will contribute to the department’s mission through teaching, collaboration, and service. Professors of Practice are expected to engage with industry professionals and remain active in their profession in ways that contribute to their university assignments.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the Department of Accounting and Information Systems curriculum.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship within the department.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service and governance.
• Support the strategic growth and visibility of the department’s academic programs and initiatives.

About the Department

The Department of Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS) at Virginia Tech is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. ACIS prepares students for successful professional careers through innovative academic programs. Faculty are recognized for producing impactful research that advances both academic scholarship and professional practice while maintaining strong partnerships with industry. Through active engagement with alumni, employers, and the accounting profession, ACIS provides students with exceptional experiential learning opportunities and a supportive community dedicated to developing the next generation of accounting and information systems leaders. Additional information about the department is available at https://acis.pamplin.vt.edu/.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in accounting or relevant field, or a Master's degree in accounting and professional licensure in an accounting related field (e.g., CPA, or other professional accounting certification) with equivalent years of accounting-related work experience at the time of application. This position will primarily be responsible for teaching courses in taxation.

Significant teaching and/or professional experience in taxation is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

August 24, 2026 - open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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