Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor in Accounting

Special Instructions to Applicants
Screening of applications will be begin on February 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Applicants must apply at https://jobs.usm.edu to be considered. The following are required for your application to be complete and to be considered: 1) a cover letter that describes the candidate’s qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, if applicable (e.g., a sample of recent, system-generated teaching evaluations); and 4) names and contact information for five professional references, at least three of whom can provide an evaluation of teaching or teaching potential.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor faculty position in the School of Accountancy to begin in August 2026. The initial appointment is for a period of one year. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. We are a multi-site university; therefore, the candidate may be required to teach at the Hattiesburg campus and the Gulf Park campus (Long Beach, MS), and/or teach online/hybrid courses using various forms of technology.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Duties and responsibilities of this position include excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and service to the School of Accountancy, College of Business and Economic Development, the university, and the academy. Teaching duties will be in our bachelor’s in accounting, Master of Professional Accountancy, and/or Master of Business Administration programs based on need. All areas of teaching focus will be considered, but our greatest needs are in the areas of taxation, financial accounting, and managerial/cost accounting. Classes will be assigned based on the need of the School of Accountancy. Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid.
2. The individual selected must demonstrate a collegial and team-oriented approach to research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate must be devoted to teaching excellence at the graduate and undergraduate levels and must demonstrate a commitment to student success. All faculty are also required to be actively engaged in our assurance of learning processes.
3. The School of Accountancy holds separate AACSB accreditation. All faculty in the school are required to contribute to the maintenance of separate AACSB accreditation.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.