Senior Instructor or Assistant Professor

Virginia AG; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University's Costello College of Business in Fairfax, VA, invites applications for an Open Rank Term Faculty member in Accounting. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs and the integration of service to the college and university.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s in accounting (or related field) and CPA certification, with potential PhD preferred, and a track record of effective pedagogy and collegial

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Significant teaching experience in both face-to-face and online spaces and ability to create materials, support existing programs, and teach stand-alone courses.
• Extensive professional experience in accounting or related roles.
• Ability to teach Intermediate Accounting and other accounting courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues.
• CPA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaches accounting courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs; workload determined by policy.
• Provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, and the profession, engaging with the business community.
• Be invested as a team member in helping colleagues and the college achieve its goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

CPA Certification

Collegiality

Ability to teach accounting courses

Education

Master’s degree in accounting

PhD in Accounting (preferred)

Job description

Department: Costello College of Business

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category:Instructional Faculty

Job Type:Full-Time

Work Schedule:Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

About the Department:

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development.Learn more atbusiness.gmu.edu.
Accounting is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. The Accounting Area has diverse research and teaching interests. We offer a vibrant, ambitious, and collegial research and teaching community. Research is highly valued in the area and at the school. At present, there are 18 full-time faculty members in the area. The Accounting Area faculty has published in many of the premier accounting journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Review of Accounting Studies, as well as other top journals.

About the Position:

The Open Rank Term Faculty Member teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate programs effectively and positively contributes to the academic environment. The Open Rank Term Faculty Member also provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, the profession, and interfaces with students and the business community. This is a full-time position with benefits. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates should demonstrate an established record of teaching effectiveness, including a commitment to course design, supporting and engaging students, and continued faculty growth as regards pedagogy. Candidates should also demonstrate consistent and clear evidence of collegiality and collaboration and be willing to contribute to various areas of service at Costello.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches accounting courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determined according to the College’s workload policy;
• Provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community; and
• Be invested as a team member in helping colleagues and the college further our collective goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting or a related field;
• Significant teaching experience in both face-to-face and online spaces and ability to create materials, support existing programs, and teach stand-alone courses;
• Extensive professional experience in accounting or related roles;
• Ability to teach Intermediate Accounting and other accounting courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues; and
• CPA Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution; and
• Professional certification in accounting area other than CPA (e.g., CMA, CIA, CISA).

Posting Open Date:August 13, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:October 4, 2026

Open Until Filled:Yes