Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting (3 Year)
Summary

Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in accounting to begin July 1, 2026. We seek a dynamic and engaging accounting professional who is passionate about undergraduate teaching and able to connect meaningfully with accounting, business, and finance majors. The successful candidate will bring energy and real-world perspective to the classroom while fostering student engagement and academic growth.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting, as well as the opportunity to teach upper-level elective courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

As part of the overall commitment to teaching excellence, the successful candidate will be well-versed in the appropriate use of technology and prepared to contribute to innovative curriculum development and delivery. The candidate will be expected to develop strong relationships with colleagues, inspire and prepare students through effective teaching, and demonstrate a high level of organization and communication ability. The teaching load is three courses (four credit hours each) per semester.

Additional responsibilities include advising students, remaining current in the field, and engaging in service to the department, college, and broader communities. The College seeks professionals who are thoughtful, creative, and nimble leaders who can add immediate value in the complex environment of private higher education.

About Our Department

The Department of Business at Washington & Jefferson College offers undergraduate majors and minors in business administration, accounting, and finance, as well as several focused minors and programs, in a liberal arts environment. Our faculty are an accomplished, diverse, and collegial group that includes both scholarly and professionally oriented academics.

Qualifications

Professional certification CPA, CMA, CFP, etc., and master's degree along with relevant professional experience. Preferred candidates will have an earned doctorate or ABD in Accounting or a related field.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at  Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching excellence, and three confidential letters of recommendation (upon request). It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. To upload more than one document on the application, please choose file then upload files until all documents are showing in the submitted documents area.

Any questions about uploading documents may be directed to hr. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Professor Dana Mialki, Chair of the Department of Business (dmialki). Letters of recommendation may be shared upon request. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

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