What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor or Instructor of Accounting & Business position at Cameron University?
Job Description: Assistant Professor or Instructor of Accounting & Business
The Department of Business seeks a full-time Assistant Professor or Instructor in Accounting and Business to begin teaching in August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching a wide array of accounting and business courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels based on faculty expertise/training and program needs. Faculty are expected to teach in multiple formats, including distance learning, online, and face-to-face; perform department and university service; support student scholarship; and conduct research in their field. Other responsibilities include student advisement, assisting with program and department assessment and development, and supporting student organizations and events. Other duties as required.
Supervision
The position will report to the chairperson of the McMahon School of Business.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD or DBA in Accounting or a related business field is needed to qualify for the Assistant Professor rank. A Master’s degree in Business or Accounting is needed to qualify for the Instructor rank. Applicants who are doctoral degree candidates may be considered for the Assistant Professor position, but if hired and the degree has not been earned by the start of the employment period the initial appointment will be made at the rank (and salary) of Instructor and will only be converted upon documented completion of the degree, in accord with the conditions specified in the offer letter.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA certification, as well as expertise in online teaching and Quality Matters, is preferred.
Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits
Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer benefits such as paid medical coverage, ample time off, and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: https://www.cameron.edu/hr/faculty-benefits-summary
Institution
Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution in Lawton, Oklahoma, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master ’s-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for many cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.
Applying
Application materials must be submitted online (Cameron University Careers) and must include (1) a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s qualifications for the position, (2) a C.V. or resume that includes a minimum of three professional references with their current contact information, (3) copies of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at this time), and (4) a statement of teaching philosophy. Transcripts must be combined into a single PDF before uploading. Finalists must satisfactorily complete a background check and have all official transcripts sent directly to the university before the contract period begins. The position will begin in August 2026. Questions about the position should be directed to Jennifer Ellis, Acting Chairperson of the McMahon School of Business, at jellis@cameron.edu
Deadline
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disability
The Department of Business seeks a full-time Assistant Professor or Instructor in Accounting and Business to begin teaching in August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching a wide array of accounting and business courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels based on faculty expertise/training and program needs. Faculty are expected to teach in multiple formats, including distance learning, online, and face-to-face; perform department and university service; support student scholarship; and conduct research in their field. Other responsibilities include student advisement, assisting with program and department assessment and development, and supporting student organizations and events. Other duties as required.
Supervision
The position will report to the chairperson of the McMahon School of Business.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD or DBA in Accounting or a related business field is needed to qualify for the Assistant Professor rank. A Master’s degree in Business or Accounting is needed to qualify for the Instructor rank. Applicants who are doctoral degree candidates may be considered for the Assistant Professor position, but if hired and the degree has not been earned by the start of the employment period the initial appointment will be made at the rank (and salary) of Instructor and will only be converted upon documented completion of the degree, in accord with the conditions specified in the offer letter.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA certification, as well as expertise in online teaching and Quality Matters, is preferred.
Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits
Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer benefits such as paid medical coverage, ample time off, and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: https://www.cameron.edu/hr/faculty-benefits-summary
Institution
Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution in Lawton, Oklahoma, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master ’s-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for many cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.
Applying
Application materials must be submitted online (Cameron University Careers) and must include (1) a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s qualifications for the position, (2) a C.V. or resume that includes a minimum of three professional references with their current contact information, (3) copies of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at this time), and (4) a statement of teaching philosophy. Transcripts must be combined into a single PDF before uploading. Finalists must satisfactorily complete a background check and have all official transcripts sent directly to the university before the contract period begins. The position will begin in August 2026. Questions about the position should be directed to Jennifer Ellis, Acting Chairperson of the McMahon School of Business, at jellis@cameron.edu
Deadline
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disability