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Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance The Economics and Business Department at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a visiting assistant professorship in Accounting and Finance starting in August 2026. We seek an outstanding teacher committed to engaging undergraduates in the classroom and in related campus programming through the Woltemade Center, the Delaware Entrepreneurial Center, and the Accounting and Finance Fellows program.

Ohio Wesleyan University emphasizes close student-faculty engagement through initiatives such as The OWU Connection, its signature undergraduate experience. Within this context, the department offers a vibrant interdisciplinary community with wide-ranging teaching and research interests, supported by faculty development and mentoring from the Smith Center for Faculty Excellence.

This position will join a college deeply committed to flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity. Faculty have opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and collaboration across the Ohio Five and GLCA consortia.

Responsibilities:

Teach six courses annually (3/3) in accounting and finance at the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels, potentially including introduction to financial accounting, financial statement analysis, financial management, and related topics reflecting both the candidates expertise and the needs of the department and program.

Collaborate with colleagues in the Economics and Business department to advance a shared vision for extraordinary student outcomes and growth across supported programs.

Support department co-curricular groups and activities as appropriate, such as the Woltemade Economics and Business Fellows.

Assist in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation.

Play a key role in recruiting prospective students and enhancing existing campus programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters of Accountancy or MBACertified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) preferred, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) consideredWork experience in accounting or financePotential for teaching excellenceAbility to create an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates difference within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching at the undergraduate levelSuccessful candidates are expected to pursue excellence in teaching and contribute actively to the continued growth of the department and the university.

Application Requirements:

Cover letter

Current CVTeaching and Student Engagement Statement:

Please provide a statement that articulates your teaching philosophy. In your response, address your ability to teach a broad range of courses and to employ pedagogical approaches that support students with varied perspectives and experiences. Describe how you connect students with opportunities, resources, and networks that expand their access to your field of study. Include examples of outreach, advising, or program activities that have supported students whose pathways into the discipline may not follow a traditional trajectory.

Please submit all materials via www.owu.edu/joinOWUfaculty, where you will find additional information about working at OWU. Transcripts, letters of recommendation, and additional materials are not required for the initial submission. They may be requested in later stages of the search process.

Ohio Wesleyan University does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) positions. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the appointment at the time of hire. The University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas (including H-1B) for these roles.

Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

About Ohio WesleyanLocated in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,600+ students from across the nation and around the world. The colleges signature program, the OWU Connection, empowers students to complete research, community service, careers, and study abroad, teaching students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware, OH, a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus, the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing, most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus, known increasingly as the Silicon Midwest, was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your careerTo achieve our mission, we continually strive to foster a campus community where every individual is respected, supported, and able to flourish. We affirm the worth of all persons and welcome people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Ohio Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will contribute to, and help strengthen, our commitment to academic excellence, mutual respect, and the shared pursuit of knowledge.