Accounting Faculty - 107550

University of West Florida Pensacola, FL ID:

7330706

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September 4, 2026 Job Description Accounting Faculty - 107550 University of West Florida Position description Applications are invited for one full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Accounting, position number 107550. The position is available with an August, 2027 start date, dependent upon university funding. Primary teaching duties will be undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting (face-to-face and online), especially courses associated with Intermediate Financial Accounting I, Intermediate Financial Accounting II and Advanced Financial Accounting classes, and other Accounting-related courses to adequately provide a good foundation in Accounting and to prepare students for other classes within the department and the College of Business. The University of West Florida, located in Pensacola, Florida, primarily emphasizes quality teaching. In addition, faculty members are expected to publish in quality refereed journals, maintain AACSB academic qualifications, perform career and academic counseling, and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. A normal teaching load is three courses per semester. This position may require teaching at the nearby Fort Walton Beach campus of the university (approximately 50 miles east of the Pensacola campus). Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in Accounting or a closely related field, including at least 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting and a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. Pertinent work experience, continuing professional development, and an active research agenda to maintain qualifications for performing teaching assignments. Relevant teaching experience, including proven effectiveness in online course development and teaching. Evidence of potential for quality scholarship, including publication in qualifying academic journals. Documented experience teaching Intermediate Financial Accounting I, Intermediate Financial Accounting II, and Advanced Financial Accounting. Demonstrated excellence in teaching as supported by one or more teaching awards. Employee must retain scholarly academic qualifications. Preferred Qualifications Regardless of degree, it must be coupled with pertinent work experience, continuing professional development, and a robust research agenda. Coursework or work experience in Financial Accounting topics are desirable. Documented experience teaching Intermediate Financial Accounting I, Intermediate Financial Accounting II, and Advanced Financial Accounting. Demonstrated excellence in teaching as supported by one or more teaching awards. University of West Florida The University's 1,600 acres serves over 15,000 students (including over 5,000 graduate students) from 48 states in the U.S. and almost 90 different countries. The College of Business offers AACSB accredited undergraduate, Master of Accountancy and MBA degrees. The College also offers the MPA degree. We provide a collegial and professional environment that values a balanced commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The campus is just 30 minutes from Pensacola's beautiful beaches on the Gulf of America. Application To apply for the position, go to https://jobs.uwf.edu and submit the following materials in digital format: 1) a letter of application clearly indicating your qualifications and interests, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) the names and email addresses of three references, and 4) a statement of your teaching philosophy (not more than 800 words). To receive full consideration, applicants should submit application materials no later than September 4, 2026. Departmental representatives will be attending the American Accounting Association Conference, August 1-5, 2026. If you are interested in speaking with one of our representatives, please contact Dr. Barbara White (bwhite@uwf.edu) for an appointment at the conference. The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodations to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify requirements may apply for employment in certain positions. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law. Apply Now Please mention to the employer that you saw this ad on UniversityJobs.

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