Position Description:The Department of Business Administration at the University of Saint Joseph invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor starting in August 2027. The rank of Assistant or Associate professor will be determined based on the academic and professional qualifications and experiences of the candidate. Candidates are expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
The ideal candidate will be able to teach the following courses:
- Principles of Accounting I and II
- Managerial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting I and II
- Audit I and II
- Advanced Accounting I and II
- Tax I and II
- Financial Management
- Investment Management
The Department of Business Administration resides in the School of Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education at the University of Saint Joseph. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Management, and Sport Management and Promotion. At the graduate level, the Department offers Master of Science in Management and Master of Healthcare Administration degree programs.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Teach 24 contact hours per academic year, as assigned.
- Demonstrate expertise in current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses and the potential to integrate professional and academic experiences to deliver up-to-date, relevant course content.
- Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of course content, program assessment, and other related activities.
- Engage in professional/scholarly activities to keep current in the field.
- Participate in University's shared governance processes, engaging in University, School, Departmental, and ad hoc committees.
- Advise and mentor assigned students in the Department.
- Build a positive rapport with students and faculty and promote an environment of student success at USJ.
Qualifications:
- MBA or an M.S. in Accounting with an active CPA licensure is required.
- An earned doctorate degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution is preferred. Those currently completing their doctorate may apply with documentation from their dissertation advisor demonstrating a clear timeline to degree completion. Ph.D. in accounting or a related field by the appointment start date is required.
- Industry experience in the area of and accounting/finance is desirable.
- Prior college level teaching experience is desirable.
- Commitment to the University of Saint Joseph mission.
Application ProcedureInterested candidates should submit:
- Letter of interest addressing all qualifications for the position; please include salary requirements
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests (two pages maximum)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Three current professional references (contact information only)
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by 11/15/2026.
The annual base salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $100,000. The University of Saint Joseph considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.
Benefit eligible employees can participate in the University's health and welfare benefits program, including medical/dental insurance, retirement plan (403b) matching, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the plan. To learn more about employee benefits click here.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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