Department: Accountancy Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Term (Fixed Term) Job Req ID: R108863 Position Description: The School of Accountancy (SOA) in the College of Business at the University of Louisville seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026; however, the start date is negotiable within the Fall 2026 semester based on the successful candidate’s availability and departmental needs. Appointment will be at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor Term, or Associate Professor Term, dependent upon academic credentials, qualifications, and experience. The expected teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year. Salary is negotiable within the established salary band and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach face-to-face undergraduate and graduate accounting courses. Teaching assignments may include intermediate financial accounting, principles of financial accounting, taxation, commercial law, auditing, accounting information systems, managerial accounting, or other courses consistent with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The successful candidate will also engage in service activities that support the mission of the SOA, the College of Business, and the University.

Responsibilities

include curriculum development, AACSB Assurance of Learning and accreditation activities, committee service, and serving as lead instructor for designated coordinated courses. Lead instructor responsibilities include developing and maintaining course materials, coordinating common course shells and instructional resources across multiple sections, and preparing common examinations. Demonstrated experience serving in a lead instructor or course coordinator role is preferred.

Qualifications

For appointment at the Assistant Professor Term or Associate Professor Term rank: Candidates must possess one of the following: A doctoral degree in accounting or related discipline with an undergraduate or graduate accounting degree, from an AACSB-accredited institution with a substantive in-residence doctoral component; or A Juris Doctorate (JD) and/or an LL.M. in Taxation (to teach taxation courses). Candidates who are ABD and expect to complete their degree before the appointment start date are encouraged to apply. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA, CFE) and significant professional experience are strongly preferred for candidates qualified to teach accounting courses. Capacity for effective classroom teaching and a commitment to service are required. For appointment at the Instructor rank, candidates must possess: A bachelor's degree in Accounting (or an accounting concentration or the equivalent); A professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA, or CFE); and At least five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience. Candidates from all accounting specialties will be considered. Candidates qualified and interested in lead teaching roles for Commercial (Business) Law, Taxation, or Principles of Financial Accounting are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates holding a JD who are qualified to teach commercial law are particularly encouraged to apply, as the ability to contribute to both the accounting and legal studies curricula is a significant advantage. Demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching is required. As a Carnegie R1 research university, demonstrated scholarly productivity or the potential to contribute to high quality research is considered a significant advantage at any rank but is not required. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa for this position. About the School of Accountancy The School of Accountancy offers AACSB-accredited undergraduate (BSBA) and graduate (MSAA) accounting programs that prepare students for careers in public accounting, industry, government, consulting, and analytics. The School enrolls approximately 300 undergraduate students in its BSBA in Accountancy program and approximately 30 graduate students. To Apply Applicants should submit a single PDF containing: Letter of interest Current curriculum vitae Evidence of teaching effectiveness Names and contact information for three professional reference Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Dereck Barr-Pulliam, Director of the School of Accountancy, at d0barr10@louisville.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where you’ll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our

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