Assistant Professor of Practice - College of Business, Accounting

Position Information

Assistant Professor of Practice

The University of Texas at San Antonio, Alvarez College of Business, Department of Accounting, invites applications for a Fixed-Term-Track (FTT) position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice, beginning Fall 2026.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

College of Business

The Alvarez College of Business is the university's second-largest college and is home to more than 5,100 undergraduate and graduate students in 26-degree programs, supported by over 115 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff. Each of the ACOB's six departments brings unique value for advancing its mission-these include the Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Operations and Analytics, and Marketing. The College is one of the 40 largest business schools in the nation and offers a comprehensive curriculum at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels that expands the boundaries of traditional business education. Nationally ranked and recognized, the Alvarez College of Business was named one of the Top 5 undergraduate business programs in Texas by Bloomberg Businessweek. Faculty scholarship is well regarded and ranked in the top 100 in the UT Dallas Research rankings.

The ACOB is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. For more information about the Alvarez College of Business, please visit https://business.utsa.edu/.

Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio comprises 23 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term-track faculty members and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in accounting. Our faculty and students have been recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for excellence in both research and teaching.

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

The Alvarez College of Business, Department of Accounting, is seeking a Fixed-Term-Track (FTT) position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice beginning Fall 2026. This position supports the department's Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and our Master's of Accountancy program.

Full lists of course offerings within the department are located here:

Undergraduate courses: https://catalog.utsa.edu/undergraduate/business/accounting/#courseinventory

Graduate courses: https://catalog.utsa.edu/graduate/business/accounting/#courseinventory

The standard teaching load for a full-time fixed-term-track faculty member is 4/4. In addition, the position requires service to the department and continued involvement in the accounting industry (for example, through membership in state or national accounting societies). Due to accreditation requirements, please note that a terminal degree is highly preferred for graduate course instruction.

Essential Functions

Faculty members are expected to ensure that critical learning objectives identified by the department chair and course coordinator are met through classroom instruction and instructional materials. Instructors may personalize their course's curriculum to capitalize on their subject matter expertise. Critical thinking and experiential learning should feature prominently in each course. Other tasks include:

• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Integrate technology knowledge, including automation and artificial intelligence, in the course curriculum, which could aid students in their professional careers.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Participate in department service activities including committee assignments, advisors for accounting clubs and organizations, and other departmental/college services.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires the candidate to teach locally at the University of Texas at San Antonios main campus in San Antonio. Candidates who are not local will not be considered for this position.

You may be required to teach during the day, in the evening, or on weekends, as scheduled by the department.

The UTSA Teaching & Learning Services team provides instructional resources and workshops to support instructors. A compilation of instructional resources is available at https://teaching.utsa.edu/category/instructional-strategies/.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in the teaching discipline or a masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Five years of teaching and/or work experience in one or more of the areas of specialization, including accounting, tax, and audit.
• The ability to teach locally in San Antonio on the main campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio.
• Professional certification includes, but is not limited to, a Certified Public Accountant license, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Enrolled Agent
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in accounting, tax or a related field.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following:

• A current curriculum vitae.
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
• A teaching statement.
• Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional experience, highlighting any work in the accounting field.

For questions or more information, contact Patrick Lee at Patrick.Lee@utsa.edu.

Posting Close Date: This posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit all application materials no later than June 28, 2026.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.