Instructor/Assistant Professor – Teaching, Department of Accounting

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Instructor/Assistant Professor – Teaching, Department of Accounting at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Accounting at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill a non-tenured track faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor – Teaching, beginning Fall 2026.

• Candidates are expected to teach four undergraduate or graduate accounting courses per semester, manage assessments, monitor student progress using the Learning Management System (Canvas), and maintain and update curriculum to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with course and program competencies. Instruction may be delivered in classroom, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• The selected candidate is also expected to be an actively engaged member of the Mike Ilitch School of Business community. The typical teaching load is four courses in both the fall and winter semesters. For further information about the Department of Accounting see https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/accounting/

Qualifications:

• Candidates should hold a graduate degree (e.g., MSA, MBA, or PhD). Those with a PhD in Accounting will be considered for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor – Teaching. A CPA or other relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of three years of accounting teaching experience, including at the graduate level, is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a clear commitment to supporting student learning and development.

Desirable education and experience:

• Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, maintaining faculty qualifications in accordance with AACSB standards, and actively participating in teaching-focused service.
• Flexibility in teaching areas, including financial, managerial, and taxation fields, with in-person and online teaching formats.
• Management of learning activities at the college level and contribution to initiatives that support the program’s growth and mission. Mentoring students is also an essential component of the role.

Documents required at time of application: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 letters of recommendation, 4 copies of recent student evaluations, including an explanation of the rating system and a description of the courses being evaluated.

School/College/Division:

H16 - School of Business Admin

Primary department:

H1604 - Accounting (H1604)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Office and Classroom environment

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.