Lecturer of Accounting

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state university in Georgia is seeking a full-time Lecturer of Accounting to teach undergraduate courses. Candidates should have a Master's degree in accounting or a related field, along with professional certification and substantial professional experience. The role emphasizes quality service and contributions towards educational excellence. The position offers an opportunity for intellectual engagement and teaching at the undergraduate level, with applications due by August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent required at the time of hire.
• 5+ years relevant business experience in accounting.
• Current professional certification in accounting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in accounting.
• Quality service and intellectual contributions expected.
• Assignments based on earned degrees and credentials.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Teaching experience

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA)

Education

Master's degree in accounting or related field

At least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline

Job description

Position

Lecturer of Accounting — Job ID: 297043 | Location: Kennesaw, Georgia | Full Time | Regular

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the area of accounting
• Quality service and other intellectual contribution components is expected
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master\'s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in accounting, tax, or other accounting related field from an AACSB accredited institution is required at the time of hire
• OR A minimum of a Master\'s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire
• AND A current professional certification in accounting (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA) together with at least five (5) years relevant business experience (financial/managerial accounting/auditing, etc.)

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by August 31, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Velina Popova, [e-mail]. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail]. For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.