Instructor of Accounting

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL seeks a 9-month, non-tenure earning Instructor of Accounting & Taxation within the Department of Accounting & Finance. Responsibilities include teaching a 4/4 load (four courses in fall and spring) and providing department/college service, including mentoring students.

In-person instruction and campus participation are required. Anticipated start is December 21, 2026 with an October 15, 2026 review date.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, taxation, or closely related field or CPA license with significant professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and student success.
• Record of engagement consistent with AACSB standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 load (four courses in fall and four in spring) as assigned by the department chair.
• Contribute to department and college service (committees, mentoring students).
• Participate in regular on-campus, in-person teaching and activities.

Skills

Teaching

Student mentorship

Academic engagement

Education

Master's degree in accounting or related field

Active CPA license

Doctoral coursework (preferred)

Job description

DepartmentAccounting & Finance, ChairCompensationNegotiable

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

General Description:

The Department of Accounting & Finance is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Accounting. Position responsibilities include teaching a 4/4 load (four courses in the fall and four courses in the spring) as assigned by the department chair. In addition, this position includes service responsibilities to the department and college (committee work, mentoring students, etc.). This position requires regular in-person teaching and participation in on-campus activities.

Supervisor: This position reports to the department chair.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: No

Required Licensure: NA

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting or closely related field OR an active CPA 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 or related fields.
• Experience teaching managerial accounting, cost accounting, or related subjects at the undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching managerial accounting, cost accounting, or related subjects in a professional setting.

Anticipated Start Date:

December 21, 2026

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

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.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.