Senior Lecturer - Accounting Department

About The Job

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management is seeking qualified applicants at the rank of Lecturer for one position in the Accounting Department. This is a one-year, temporary position from August 31, 2026, through May 30, 2027.

• Teaching activities:
  Candidates will undertake high‑quality teaching in the areas of accounting and data analytics. Teaching assignments will be fourteen credits in the  academic year, at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Research activities:
  Candidates are expected to engage in high-quality, academic research activities that build on their doctoral training and prepare them for an independent career.
• Service activities:
  Candidates will participate in the full range of departmental, School, and University service activities appropriate to rank.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a terminal degree (PhD in Accounting or a related discipline) OR a Master’s degree plus 5 years of related industry and/or academic experience. We encourage applications from candidates who are close to completion of a doctoral degree.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates demonstrate high potential for teaching and research excellence, including publications in high-quality journals in accounting and related fields, and a strong commitment to serve the department, the school, and the profession.

The Department of Accounting consists of 11 tenure-track faculty members committed to excellence in teaching and research. The tenure-track faculty teach accounting courses to undergraduate and masters’ level students, and accounting research seminars to PhD students. The faculty conducts empirical/archival and theoretical/analytical research in accounting and related disciplines.

Pay Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online using the U of MN employment system only and not sent via email directly to an individual. To be considered for the position, click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and CV/resume during the initial application process.

Other REQUIRED materials and OPTIONAL materials (other than your cover letter and CV/resume) need to be attached AFTER the initial application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

• CV/resume
• Cover letter
• Job market paper
• At least two professional references

• Additional writing samples (papers)
• Student evaluation of teaching (if available)

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