What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Accounting position at Florida Southern College?
The Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise at Florida Southern College invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Accounting to begin in August 2025. This is a non-tenure-track, renewable position focused primarily on teaching and student engagement. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Accounting—such as Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Intermediate Accounting—while contributing to the student experience through advising, mentoring, and co-curricular involvement.
The teaching load for this position is three (4) four-hour courses per semester. Candidates should be passionate about teaching and student success, demonstrate collegiality, and be committed to the mission of Florida Southern College. Preference will be given to individuals who are eager to contribute to the accounting profession through instructional innovation and experiential learning.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- Master’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field
- Professional experience in accounting or financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching, and familiarity with applied and experiential teaching methods
- Commitment to student engagement and academic excellence
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Florida Southern College is a teaching institution that is known for engaged learning and that encourages and supports scholarly and professional activity among its faculty. The Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise recognizes that diversity in people and ideas enhances the educational experience of its education programs and strives to provide students with access and exposure to diverse perspectives from faculty.
Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is a private, comprehensive college and the oldest college in Florida. Florida Southern maintains its commitment to academic excellence through more than 50 undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business, accounting, education, nursing and physical therapy. The Barnett School is AACSB accredited, and is ranked as the #42 Undergraduate Business Program in 2024 by Poets&Quants and the Online MBA is ranked #51 by U.S. News & World Report for 2023. Florida Southern has a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio; is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning; and boasts 30 NCAA Division II national championships. The College is committed to the development of the whole student through vibrant student life programs that prepare graduates to make a positive, consequential impact on society. FSC is conveniently located within an hour’s drive of both Orlando and Tampa and home to the world’s largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012. Named the “Most Beautiful Campus in the Nation” for two consecutive years by The Princeton Review and one of the nation’s “Ten College Campuses with the Best Architecture” by Architectural Digest, Florida Southern is an internationally-recognized place of beauty and academic excellence.
To apply: Applications should include a current curriculum vitae or professional resume, names and contact information for three professional references, and a cover letter indicating interest in the position.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, please submit materials as soon as possible. The anticipated start date is August 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Commute:
- Lakeland, FL 33801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lakeland, FL 33801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
