Instructor/Lecturer-Accounting

American Accounting Association; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor/Lecturer position in the Raj Soin College of Business. The role emphasizes teaching undergraduate and graduate accounting, supporting accreditation processes, and developing new courses to strengthen the Accounting and MBA programs.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Accountancy with AACSB Practitioner/Scholarly credentials; a Ph.D. is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in accountancy expected by start date.
• Must meet AACSB classifications (Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, or Instructional Practitioner).
• Two or more years of higher education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses.
• Engage in practice-oriented or scholarly research and professional activities.
• Develop and manage curriculum in Accounting and MBA programs.
• Support accreditation processes and develop new courses.

Skills

Teaching accounting

Curriculum development

Research involvement

Industry engagement

Education

Master's degree in Accountancy

Ph.D. in Accounting (preferred)

Job description

Employer: Wright State University. Location: Dayton, Ohio (US). Salary: Not Displayed. Closing date: Oct 16, 2026.

Focus Area: Education & Research. Role Type: Faculty, Lecturer / Educator. Role Level: Faculty. Work Mode: On Site. Organization Type: Academia.

Position Overview

The Raj Soin College of Business invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the Instructor/Lecturer level. Successful candidates should be committed to growing the programs, excellence in teaching, service to the student and university, professional growth, research, and scholarship. This position will be expected to actively participate in and support accreditation processes and participate in the development of new courses and programs.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in accounting. Candidate should bring a passion for accounting, and enthusiasm to teaching our undergraduate and MBA students. Candidates will be expected perform practice-oriented or scholarly research, pursue professional activities such as certifications and industry engagement, and perform service within the university and the greater community. The candidate will be responsible for courses in our Accountancy and MBA programs, as well as developing and managing curriculum in the Accounting and MBA programs.

Preferred Qualities

The Raj Soin College of Business is nationally accredited (AACSB) and offers a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, General Business, Human Resource Management, Management, MIS, Marketing and Supply Chain Management; Master's Degrees in Business Administration, Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing Analytics and Insights, and Social and Applied Economics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in accountancy or closely related field anticipated by the start date.
• Must meet the AACSB classification of Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, or Instructional Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a master's from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Knowledge of AI in Accounting discipline.
• Real-world expertise in relevant areas of business will be considered. Preference will be given to faculty with teaching, consulting, defense, or corporate experience in accounting.
• Relevant industry certifications such as the CPA will be considered.
• At least 2 years teaching in Higher Education at the Instructor level or equivalent.

For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/22111 by October 1, 2026. Wright State is an equal opportunity employer.