What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Accountancy position at Inside Higher Ed?
Full-time
Fully On-Campus
Farmer School of Business, Oxford Campus
URL: https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-Instructor---Accountancy_JR103921
Job Description Summary
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor position starting in the Fall 2026 semester to teach full-time, in-person courses in Accountancy at the undergraduate level.
Job Description
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach 12 credit hours per semester (four sections) of undergraduate accountancy classes in the Fall 2026 and in the Spring 2027 semesters. Assigned courses may be in one of the following topic areas depending on student demand and expertise of the faculty member in the position: financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, tax, accounting information systems.
The Department of Accountancy currently has approximately 150 graduates per year, and consists of approximately 25 members included tenured/tenure-track faculty, teaching professors/lecturers, part-time instructors, and staff members. The Department values high-quality teaching and research. The Farmer School of Business has approximately 1,200 graduates per year. Information on the Farmer School of Business and its numerous initiatives can be found at https://miamioh.edu/fsb/.
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Doctorate in Accounting or closely related field by date of appointment for rank of Visiting Assistant Professor; Master’s degree in Accounting or closely related field by date of appointment or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field plus a minimum of four years experience in professional services firms and/or in industry, non-profit, or government accounting-related position plus evidence of teaching excellence for rank of Instructor.
Consideration may be given to candidates with demonstrated quality collegiate teaching experience and a proven ability to teach accounting content effectively. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to engaging students in both foundational and advanced accounting concepts.
Required Application Documents: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and if available a list of courses taught and evidence of teaching quality.
Special Instructions (if applicable): Inquiries may be directed to Anne Farrell (Anne.Farrell@MiamiOH.edu). Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
Labor Law Posters for Applicants
Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.
Fully On-Campus
Farmer School of Business, Oxford Campus
URL: https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-Instructor---Accountancy_JR103921
Job Description Summary
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor position starting in the Fall 2026 semester to teach full-time, in-person courses in Accountancy at the undergraduate level.
Job Description
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach 12 credit hours per semester (four sections) of undergraduate accountancy classes in the Fall 2026 and in the Spring 2027 semesters. Assigned courses may be in one of the following topic areas depending on student demand and expertise of the faculty member in the position: financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, tax, accounting information systems.
The Department of Accountancy currently has approximately 150 graduates per year, and consists of approximately 25 members included tenured/tenure-track faculty, teaching professors/lecturers, part-time instructors, and staff members. The Department values high-quality teaching and research. The Farmer School of Business has approximately 1,200 graduates per year. Information on the Farmer School of Business and its numerous initiatives can be found at https://miamioh.edu/fsb/.
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Doctorate in Accounting or closely related field by date of appointment for rank of Visiting Assistant Professor; Master’s degree in Accounting or closely related field by date of appointment or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field plus a minimum of four years experience in professional services firms and/or in industry, non-profit, or government accounting-related position plus evidence of teaching excellence for rank of Instructor.
Consideration may be given to candidates with demonstrated quality collegiate teaching experience and a proven ability to teach accounting content effectively. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to engaging students in both foundational and advanced accounting concepts.
Required Application Documents: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and if available a list of courses taught and evidence of teaching quality.
Special Instructions (if applicable): Inquiries may be directed to Anne Farrell (Anne.Farrell@MiamiOH.edu). Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
Labor Law Posters for Applicants
Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.