Assistant Teaching Professor - Accounting

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting beginning Fall 2027 (appointment starts in August, 2027). This is a non-tenure-track teaching position with a renewable three-year term. This position is a strategic addition to the Lubin School of Accounting, designed to strengthen the School's ability to meet student demand across a range of high-impact accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting, cost, accounting information systems, analytics, and technology. The successful candidate will help ensure continuity in required courses, support the School's CPA-readiness mission as New York implements its new 120-hour licensure pathway, and contribute new ideas and expertise in emerging areas, including the integration of analytics and AI tools into accounting instruction, that enhance student career preparation. A passion for teaching and student success is essential.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by a union, SEIU Local 200 United.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of strong teaching effectiveness in accounting, information systems, or other relevant areas.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CISA, or equivalent); CPA especially valued.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology, analytics, and AI tools into accounting instruction.
• Experience teaching accounting information systems, accounting analytics, data visualization, or emerging technologies.
• Relevant professional or public accounting experience linking technology and accounting practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach a seven-course annual load across undergraduate and graduate levels (typically three in one semester and four in the other).
• Deliver engaging instruction in Accounting Information Systems (ACC 425/625) and Information Technology for Business (MIS 325/625), and in core accounting courses such as financial, managerial, or cost accounting.
• Develop and deliver CPA-relevant content and support the department's CPA-review programming (e.g., ACC 600), reinforcing student CPA readiness.
• Integrate analytics, data visualization, and emerging technologies, including AI tools, into accounting instruction and curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to innovate the accounting curriculum.
• Engage in student mentoring and advising, participate in departmental and school service, and contribute to Whitman's mission of experiential, career-ready education.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

For full consideration, candidates must attach the following documents: cover letter with brief section on teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, sample syllabi), and a list of three references