Professor of Practice, Accounting

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The Business and Economics Department at Wittenberg University seeks to hire a full-time Professor of Practice (non-tenure track) faculty member beginning August 1 2027. Teaching responsibilities include courses in Financial Accounting Managerial/Cost Accounting Intermediate Accounting Advanced Accounting Accounting Research and possibly entry-level Finance. The candidate will also be expected to engage in professional activity or service and advising.

• A Masters in Accounting or MBA plus a CPA or CMA are required.
• A Ph.D. in Accounting or related field is preferred.
• Candidates must have at least five years of relevant work experience in the accounting industry
• Candidates must have a strong commitment and interest in teaching in the liberal arts and sciences context

For further information about the position please contact Ross Jackson PhD dean of the School of Business Policy and Ethics at

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The successful candidate will demonstrate support for community and belonging as well as participate in maintaining a respectful positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records educational verifications driving records (when job-related) and/or credit history (when job related).

At the time of this job posting we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Review of applications will begin on October 16 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants must apply online; applications will not be accepted by email or postal mail. As part of the application process please upload:

• A curriculum vitae
• A cover letter/letter of application that addresses your interest in teaching in a baccalaureate program at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching scholarship and/or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values;
• Unofficial graduate transcripts

After an initial round of review we will request three recommendation letters from those applicants who advance in the search. Recommendation letters for finalists will need to be sent via email directly from the referee.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at or email