Instructor or Assistant Professor - Accounting

Instructor or Assistant Professor Accounting

Description
The School of Accounting in the College of Business invites
applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor to begin Fall
2026.

The primary responsibility of all full-time faculty of the
University is the scholarly teaching of students in the courses and
sections that are assigned. The successful candidate must
demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality teaching, scholarship,
and professional service, as well as excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. The candidate will be expected to deliver
experiential and applied learning to students. All course delivery
and assessment data will be aligned and collected in accordance
with the International Accreditation Council for Business Education
(IACBE) accreditation standards. Courses will be taught in
face-to-face classrooms, hybrid environments, and via online
delivery. Additionally, this professor will advise students
regarding a variety of career goals and courses.

Example of Duties
Teaching:

• Teach 24 credits per academic year;
• Courses taught may be in the areas of introduction to

accounting, intermediate and advanced accounting, managerial
accounting, cost accounting, federal tax, non-profit accounting and
internships as well as possibly other courses in the faculty
members area of expertise;

• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse

population of students through careful preparation of course
materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical
feedback on assignments and discussions;

• Prepare course materials and use appropriate teaching

techniques which may include but are not limited to delivering
lectures, leading discussions, and conducting experiential learning
opportunities in face-to-face classes, hybrid environments, and
online through Canvas;

• Deliver experiential and applied learning to students while

incorporating the technology available on campus;

• Contribute to the development and revision of course content

and instructional materials, textbook and equipment selection, and
assessment strategies;

• Align all course delivery and collect assessment data in

accordance with the International Accreditation Council for
Business Education accreditation standards.

• Apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to

perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new

technologies pertinent to areas of assignment;

Scholarship and Professional Activity:

• Remain current in areas of expertise through continual study

and scholarship in discipline and through involvement in
professional organizations;

• Provide assistance with curriculum development;

Service:

• Connect with local firms for internships and job

placements,

• Advising Accounting Society,
• Participate in School, College, and University meetings,

retreats, committees, and activities (open house, and/or student
recruitment projects);

• Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Faculty

Handbook;

Advising:

• Advise students in the College of Business according to the

Husson University Advising Manual;

• Work with students and employers in professional settings,

internships, field placements, and similar work-related situations
as needed;

• Employ University retention strategies;
• Maintain weekly office hours to meet with students regarding

class work, course registration, program declaration and career
preparation.

Qualifications
Masters degree (MBA or Masters in Accounting) or equivalent plus
CPA or CMA and several years of industry experience required;
Terminal degree (PhD, DBA) is desired; CPA or CMA is
preferred.

Experience:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching with specific knowledge and
ability to teach undergraduate courses in a variety of business
topic areas.

• Knowledge and ability to teach face-to-face, in a hybrid

environment or online.

• Industry experience required
• Ability to lead and strong communication skills
• Connections with local and Maine accounting firms

preferred

• Mastery of appropriate computer operation skills.
• The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative,

and engaging and have strong interpersonal and communication
skills, demonstrating a commitment to cultural diversity and
inclusive education.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to

Husson Universitys mission and to the highest ethical
standards.

Supplemental Information
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform their
functions.

• Effectively communicate with students and other faculty
• Read and interpret with vision ability for close and distance

vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to twenty-five

pounds

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, kneel, and reach with the use of hands and arms
• Utilize telephone, email, and other university communications

systems

Operate a computer, copier, printer, television, and
projector

#NTBenefits
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