Visiting Instructor, Accounting

University of Southern Mississippi, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Hattiesburg, MISSISSIPPI
Job Type: FullTime

Visiting Instructor, Accounting

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Instructor, Accounting.


Position Details
Location Gulf Park

730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560
United States
Division School of Leadership
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Application review will start in March, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

A candidate's application material needs to be submitted through the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu to be considered for the position. Applicants need to submit a cover letter, a current vita, unofficial transcript(s), and a list of references (minimum of three).


This position is located on the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, Mississippi. As a multi-site university, the candidate may be required to teach at the Hattiesburg, MS, campus and/or teach hybrid courses using various forms of technology.
 
Job Summary 
The School of Leadership, part of the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, Visiting Instructor in Accounting. The position runs from August, 2024 through May, 2025 and is located on the Gulf Park campus. Candidates with experience and interest in face-to-face and online teaching of basic and advanced accounting are encouraged to apply.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

  • The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach four courses per semester (or equivalent) to be determined by the Director of the School. Teaching obligations will primarily support the Accounting BSBA degree but may also include support of other programs. Specific instructional needs are in the areas of financial accounting, cost accounting, and government and nonprofit accounting.
  • Teach in-person, hybrid formats, and in active-learning online classrooms.
  • Maintain quality teaching and contribute to the mission of the program.
  • Hold regular office hours
  • Engage in service activities, such as committee work and other official activities, to assist the functioning of the School, College, and University.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


    • Minimum Qualifications  
    A master’s degree in Accounting or other business-related field with at least 18 graduate-level credit hours in accounting. A minimum of five years of experience in accounting with professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.). Additionally, for candidates with prior employment in higher education, evidence of excellence in collegiate teaching and institutional/professional service is required. The candidate must meet the requirements of an instructional practitioner in accounting for AACSB accreditation purposes. Participation in activities promoting teaching and service within the institution. Practical English-language oral and written communication skills through documented effectiveness or external engagement activities.
     
    Preferred Qualifications  
    Experience in public or corporate accounting. Experience in teaching hybrid/flipped/online classes. Evidence of excellence in scholarly research. Desire to assist the growth and fulfill the missions of the School, College, and University through service.


    About The University of Southern Mississippi
    The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

    As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.


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