Clinical Instructor of Accounting

Shepherd; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd University invites applications for the position of Clinical Instructor of Accounting. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, university service, and advising. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Evening teaching may be required.

The candidate will teach tax and coordinate student participation in the local VITA program. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online. However, they will primarily be in person.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with CPA certification is required.
• Experience in accounting field.
• Ability to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses.
• Provide university service and advising.
• Coordinate student participation in the local VITA program.
• Teach tax courses and coordinate related activities.
• Evening teaching may be required; courses may be in person, hybrid, or online.

Skills

Teaching

Accounting

CPA certification

Education

Master’s degree

CPA certification

Job description

Department Dept of Business and Sport Administration

Job Summary/Basic Function

The university invites applications for the position of Clinical Instructor of Accounting. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, university service, and advising. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Evening teaching may be required. Responsibilities will primarily include teaching accounting, but will also include support for business administration and finance courses in the undergraduate and/or graduate program, committee service, and advising responsibilities. The candidate will teach tax and coordinate student participation in the local VITA program. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online. However, they will primarily be in person. Evening teaching may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the Accounting Clinical Instructor position must have a minimum of a Master’s degree with CPA certification and experience in the field. The candidate must be able to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. or the ability to obtain one.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/29/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check. For more information, contact: Dr. Cindy Vance, Ph.D., CPA , Accounting Search Committee Chair via email at [e-mail]. The position is open until November 1, 2026. The University does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, including H-1B, H-2B, E, TN, O, or similar work-authorized classifications, for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

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