Instructor of Accounting

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees seeks an Instructor of Accounting & Taxation in the Department of Accounting & Finance. This is a 9-month, non-tenure earning position with a 4/4 teaching load (four courses in fall, four in spring) and departmental service responsibilities.

Responsibilities include teaching, student mentoring, and committee work within the Coggin College of Business. Start date anticipated December 21, 2026; review date October 15, 2026; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field OR CPA license with significant professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and student success.
• A record of academic and/or professional engagement consistent with AACSB standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 load (eight courses per academic year) in Accounting & Taxation.
• Provide departmental and college service, including committee work and mentoring students.

Skills

Teaching commitment

AACSB engagement

Accounting/Taxation knowledge

Education

Master's degree in accounting/taxation

CPA license

Job description

Department

Accounting & Finance, Chair

Compensation: Negotiable

General Description

This is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Accounting & Taxation position in the Department of Accounting & Finance. Position responsibilities include teaching a 4/4 load (four courses in the fall, and four courses in the spring), or its equivalent. In addition, this position includes service responsibilities to the department and college (committee work, mentoring students, etc.).

Supervisor: This position reports to the Department Chair.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: No

Required Licensure: N/A

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field OR a C.P.A. license with significant professional experience
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and student success
• A record of academic and/or professional engagement consistent with the standards and expectations of an AACSB-accredited college of business

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Professional certification or licenses such as C.P.A., C.M.A., C.I.A., etc.
• Doctoral degree or associated coursework in accounting, taxation, or related fields
• Experience teaching accounting or taxation at the undergraduate level
• Experience teaching accounting or taxation in a professional setting

Anticipated Start Date: December 21, 2026

Application Review Date: October 15, 2026

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

About Department

The Coggin College of Business is an AACSB-accredited college serving approximately 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students and is committed to academic excellence and student success. In August 2026, Coggin opened a new building expansion, providing additional space and resources for students, faculty, academic programs, collaboration, and engagement with the business community. The Department of Accounting & Finance is one of four academic departments within the Coggin College of Business and is home to undergraduate programs in Accounting, Finance, and Financial Planning. The department also offers the Master of Accountancy, the M.S. in Accounting Data Analytics, and the M.S. in FinTech. The department maintains strong relationships with the business communities in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. For more information about the Coggin College of Business programs, centers, faculty, and strategic initiatives, visit https://www.unf.edu/coggin/about/index.html .

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