Lecturer, Accounting

Position Title: Lecturer, Accounting

Req ID: R0006410

Time Type: Full time

Location: Waltham, MA

Description:

Job Description Summary

The Department of Accounting at Bentley University invites
applications for a lecturer position to begin in the Fall of 2027.
We seek candidates with an ability and willingness to teach in the
areas of taxation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Experience with data analytics will be especially attractive. The
Lecturer contract carries an eight-course teaching load to be
completed in spring and fall in one academic year. While class
sizes may vary, courses are generally capped at 35 students.

Bentley University is committed to the teacher-scholar model
where teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are
both expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent
diverse backgrounds, interests and talents and share a commitment
to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge
and change.

The Accounting Department offers an array of courses supporting
BS Accounting, MS Accounting, and MBA (Accounting concentration)
degrees at Bentley University. We also support the Advanced
Standing in Accounting program (https://www.bentley.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/advanced-standing-programs)
where some of our top students pursue the BS and MS degrees. The
department actively engages with students outside the classroom
through initiatives and support of student organizations including
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP; https://www.bentleybap.org/),
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA; https://bentley.campusgroups.com/naba/home/),
Information Systems Audit Control Association (ISACA; https://bentley.campusgroups.com/ISACA/),
and The Lab for Economics, Accounting, and Finance (LEAF; https://www.bentley.edu/centers/leaf),
to name a few examples. For more information about the Department
of Accounting faculty, please see faculty profiles at https://faculty.bentley.edu/department.php?dept=Accounting.

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and
NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500
students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US
News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North
and Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the
top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley's high graduation
and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflects
a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong
faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a "Force for
Good" through the integration of business with the arts and
sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social
responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for
faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they
pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real
world understanding into the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree related to accounting is required.
Professional designation preferred (e.g., CPA). Candidates should
be dedicated to excellence in teaching and engaged in relevant and
substantive professional practice at the time of hire while having
sustained currency and relevancy through continued professional
experience and engagement. Must be familiar with Brightspace and
Zoom or have a willingness to learn. Bentley University makes
training available for both platforms.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, candidates must submit the following as
part of the application before October 15, 2026.

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A current curriculum vitae

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A letter of interest

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Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how
the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and
support an inclusive classroom environment

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Evidence of excellence in teaching (teaching evaluations)

Pay Transparency:

At Bentley we offer a "total rewards" package designed to
attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes
competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and
opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a
positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and
transparency, we're sharing the salary grade range for this role.
The grade range is based on market data and the scope of
responsibilities. Final pay will depend on your experience,
education, and other relevant qualifications.

Salary Ranges (depending on rank, qualifications and
experience):

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Lecturer: $117,195 - $143,238

If you have questions about the salary grade range or need
additional information, please contact us at
GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct
other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that
welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values
differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building
strength through diversity. The University is committed to building
a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the
diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications
from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with
disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences
and backgrounds.

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