Instructor of Accounting Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Posting Number

FAC00089PO25

Advertised Title Instructor of Accounting
Campus Upstate
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS Economics, Finance & Accounting
Advertised Salary Range Salary ismensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Spartanburg
Tenure Information Professional Track Category Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at .
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Instructor of Accounting
University of South Carolina Upstate

FAC00089PO25

Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
Be a Spartan! The Johnson College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a dedicated and student-caring educator to join our faculty as a full-time (9 month), Non-Tenure Track Instructor in the Department of Economics. Finance and Accounting. This position will teach a variety of accounting courses; advise students; engage with industry and businessmunities; help the program achieve enrollment growth; and provide service to the program, college, and university. Ideally, this position will serve as a liaison between industry and the program while helping the program achieve enrollment growth. The candidate will help identify work-force gaps and inform JCBE programs to produce career-ready graduates.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is aprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No. I among Top Public Regional Colleges in South Carolina, and No. 2 in the South. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the 1-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5.000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition. students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty. staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are stronglymitted to increasing faculty diversity.
The AACSB accredited Johnson College of Business and Economics currently awards a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Economics/Finance, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. The College also offers minors in Business Administration, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Economics as well as a dual program with Landshut University in Germany. The Johnson College is located in a state-of-the-art 60,000 sq. ft. facility in downtown Spartanburg. The College of Business and Economics has approximately 600 undergraduate students from 18 states and 11 countries. For more information, visit .uscupstate/jcbe.
Required Education and Experience Master’s degree in Accounting or Business from an AACSB accredited program with at least 18 graduate hours in accounting, or equivalent. Must have the ability to teach financial and managerial accounting; and must demonstrate a contribution to the College’s mission through service and business engagement. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and students. The ability to teach upper division courses in audit and/at tax, and online as well as traditional classes is desirable. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications Relevant senior level industry experience
Some teaching experience at the university level
The ability to teach upper division courses in audit and/or tax
Online teaching experience
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/16/2026
Job Open Date 06/17/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant To be considered for this position, applicants mustplete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successfulpletion of a background check. Some positions will also be require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Elizabeth Cole, Search Committee Chair
Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing Johnson College of Business and Economics
University of South Carolina Upstate
160 East St. John Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306

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